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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Avocado Information
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Lychee Information
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg
Rank: 69 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado Information
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g
Rank: 60 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

4.7 Shape

Conical

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

  • 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

What is Fig Good For?

What is Fig? What is Fig good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Fig fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Fig Benefits are: controls blood pressure, heart care, increase in haemoglobin, prevents constipation, prevents macular degeneration, reduces nervous tension and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: controls blood pressure, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are brightens and lightens complexion, hydrates skin, skin rejuvenation and treatment of acne and hair benefits are good conditioner, regulates hair growth and softening mask. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Fig side effects are: allergic reaction, skin rash and possibly unsafe during pregnancy and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, coughing, headaches, hives, itching, nasal congestion, skin rash, sneezing, sore throat and swelling of hands. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Fig.