Apricot and Date
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
2.00 g
26
8.00 g
3
Sugar
9.00 g
28
63.35 g
1
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
2.80 mg
29
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.40 mg
29
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
321.00 kcal
13
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
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
6.5-8
8-10
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
