Apricot

Date

Apricot and Date

Apricot

Date

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.00 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.00 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.00 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.80 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.40 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

23.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

77.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.35 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.75 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Brown

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

China

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6.5-88-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Egypt

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

France

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Rosaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Prunus

Phoenix

Species

P. armeniaca

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Rose

Palm

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Difference Between Apricot and Date

We might think that Apricot and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Date is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Date with peel is 48.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.