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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
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
Color
Purplish black
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Brown
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Iraq
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
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.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
P. dactylifera
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.