Clementine and Date
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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
100 g
Carbs
12.02 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
1.70 g
29
8.00 g
3
Sugar
9.18 g
27
63.35 g
1
Protein
0.85 g
33
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg
9
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
22
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.15 mg
99+
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg
10
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
48.80 mg
16
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
14.00 mg
2
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.15 g
38
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
177.00 mg
99+
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
30.00 mg
14
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
Not Available
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
86.58 g
30
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
49.00 kcal
39
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
249.00 kcal
35
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
6-7
8-10
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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
Spain
Egypt
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
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
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Phoenix
Species
C. clementina
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Palm
Difference Between Clementine and Date
We might think that Clementine and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Clementine 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 Clementine and Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
