Blackberry and Date

Blackberry

Date

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases

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

Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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., Morning time (before lunch)

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

9.60 g

99+

75.03 g

Fiber

0.00 g

99+

8.00 g

Sugar

4.90 g

99+

63.35 g

Protein

1.40 g

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

25.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

21.00 mg

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.17 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.80 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

118.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

8.52 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

0.50 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

162.00 mg

99+

656.00 mg

Iron

0.62 mg

1.02 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

29.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

20.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.53 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

22.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.65 mg

0.26 mg

Copper

0.17 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

94.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

186.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

88.20 g

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

64.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

38.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Purplish black

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Magenta

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-7

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.

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

United States of America

Egypt

Other Countries

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

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

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

Mexico

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Rubus Fruticosus

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Rosaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Rubus

Phoenix

Species

Rubus fruticosus

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Rose

Palm

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Difference Between Blackberry and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Date with peel is 43.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry 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 Blackberry and Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.