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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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)
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Iraq
America, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Hot, Humid
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".
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
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Arecidae
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Palm
Arecaceae
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.