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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

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

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

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

Along with meal, 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-106.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Egypt

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Phoenix

Diospyros

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between Date and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and American Persimmon with peel is 282.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and American Persimmon 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 Date and American Persimmon is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.