Date

Blackcurrant

Date and Blackcurrant

Date

Blackcurrant

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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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

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

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Black

Inside Color

Brown

Grey

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Tart

Origin

Iraq

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-106-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold, Moist

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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Russia

Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

India

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Saxifragales

Family

Arecaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Ribes

Species

P. dactylifera

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Palm

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Date and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Blackcurrant with peel is 282.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Blackcurrant belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Blackcurrant is Arecales and Saxifragales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.