Date

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

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

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-104.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Egypt

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Phoenix

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Palm

Not Available

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Difference Between Date and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Carambola with peel is 282.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Carambola 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 Carambola is Arecales and Oxalidales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.