Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
America, India
Iraq
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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.
Top Producer
Indonesia
Egypt
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Philippines
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Cocos nucifera
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Arecidae
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. nucifera
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Palm
Difference Between Coconut and Date
We might think that Coconut and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Date with peel is 354.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Date belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Date is Arecales and Arecales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.