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 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
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Origin
Iraq
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
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
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
D. virginiana
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 282.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal 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.