Date and Date
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, 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
75.03 g
2
Fiber
8.00 g
3
8.00 g
3
Sugar
63.35 g
1
63.35 g
1
Protein
2.45 g
6
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
6.30 mg
17
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
656.00 mg
3
Iron
1.02 mg
12
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
20.53 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
282.00 kcal
2
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 Juice
461.00 kcal
1
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
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.
