Date

Coconut

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Coconut

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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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g24.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g9.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g6.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.22

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg12.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g33.49 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.44 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g47.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.97 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal354.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal354.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal660.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal443.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Brown, Green

Inside Color

Brown

White

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Iraq

America, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

8-103.5-8.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Hot, Humid

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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Indonesia

Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Order

Arecales

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Cocos

Species

P. dactylifera

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Palm

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Date and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Coconut with peel is 282.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Coconut 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 Coconut is Arecales and Arecales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.