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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
  
18
290.00 kcal
  
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
  
13
321.00 kcal
  
13
Type
Tropical
  
Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
Brown
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Iraq
  
Iraq
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
8-10
  
8-10
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
  
Hot, 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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Egypt
  
Egypt
  
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Top Importer
India
  
India
  
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
  
United Arab Emirates
  
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Arecidae
  
Arecidae
  
Order
Arecales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Phoenix
  
Phoenix
  
Species
P. dactylifera
  
P. dactylifera
  
Generic Group
Palm
  
Palm
  
Difference Between Date and Date
We might think that Date and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Date with peel is 282.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Date 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 Date is Arecales and Arecales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.