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 depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Origin
Iraq
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Chile
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Date and Blueberry
We might think that Date and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Blueberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.