Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
  
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
249.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
  
34
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer, Winter
  
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
  
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Red
  
Green, Purple, Red
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Pink
  
Shape
Round
  
Conical
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Western Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Dry, Warm
  
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Russia
  
France
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
Turkey
  
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
  
Ficus carica
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Alismidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Ficus
  
Species
P. avium
  
Ficus carica
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Mulberry
  
Compare Sweet Cherry and Fig
It is important compare Sweet Cherry and Fig as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Sweet Cherry Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, cures headache and sore throat treatment.
Fig Benefits: controls blood pressure, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Sweet Cherry are: acts as moisturizer, protects hair, regulates hair growth and rejuvenates scalp and hair benefits of Fig are: good conditioner, regulates hair growth and softening mask. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, nausea, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, tingling sensation in mouth, vomiting and wheezing and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, coughing, headaches, hives, itching, nasal congestion, skin rash, sneezing, sore throat and swelling of hands. Get sorted Sweet Cherry vs Fig comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.