Tomato and Fig
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.90 g
99+
19.20 g
13
Fiber
1.20 g
34
2.90 g
21
Sugar
2.60 g
99+
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.90 g
30
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23
5
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg
14
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg
27
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg
20
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg
99+
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg
18
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg
9
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg
3
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg
10
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
6.70 mg
16
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
237.00 mg
28
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.27 mg
38
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
5.00 mg
15
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.06 mg
38
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
80.00 mg
24
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
94.52 g
2
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal
99+
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal
29
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
28
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal
27
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal
99+
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal
37
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Red
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Western Asia
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.8
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
France
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Ficus carica
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Solanum
Ficus
Species
S. lycopersicum
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Nightshade
Mulberry
Difference Between Tomato and Fig
We might think that Tomato and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Fig with peel is 18.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato and Fig belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tomato and Fig is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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