Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
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
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g33.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
63.35 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
2.45 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.02
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg66.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
6.30 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.39 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg310.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.02 mg2.50 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
39.00 mg27.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
43.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.29 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
62.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.21 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
3.00 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
16.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
20.53 g64.40 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g0.90 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal276.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal25.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-106.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
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'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Ericales
Family
Arecaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Diospyros
Species
P. dactylifera
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available