Date and Cranberry
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
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
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
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
12.20 g
39
Fiber
8.00 g
3
4.60 g
12
Sugar
63.35 g
1
4.04 g
99+
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.39 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.30 mg
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.06 mg
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
1.00 mcg
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
13.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
1.20 mg
7
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
5.10 mcg
14
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
6.30 mg
17
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.13 g
40
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
85.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
13.00 mg
33
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.36 mg
11
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
33.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
87.13 g
25
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
42.00 kcal
21
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
151.00 kcal
2
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
54.00 kcal
26
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
164.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Iraq
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
4.5-5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm
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.
- 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.
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
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
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
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Palm
Heath
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
