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, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Iraq
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
Egypt
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Date and Cranberry
We might think that Date and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Cranberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.