Date and Blueberry
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 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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
14.49 g
29
Fiber
8.00 g
3
2.40 g
24
Sugar
63.35 g
1
9.96 g
21
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.74 g
39
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.12 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.05 mg
35
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
9.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.57 mg
17
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
19.30 mcg
4
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
80.00 mcg
17
Choline
6.30 mg
17
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
77.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.34 mg
13
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
88.00 mg
22
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
26.40 mg
5
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
84.21 g
39
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.24 g
40
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
51.00 kcal
14
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
88.00 kcal
9
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
245.00 kcal
36
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Porous, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Vaccinium myrtillus
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
Ericaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Vaccinium
Species
P. dactylifera
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Palm
Heath
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.
