Date and Dragonfruit
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
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
14.00 g
32
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.00 g
36
Sugar
63.35 g
1
8.00 g
36
Protein
2.45 g
6
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
Not Available
Choline
6.30 mg
17
Not Available
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
Not Available
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
Not Available
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
Not Available
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
Not Available
Copper
0.21 mg
7
Not Available
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
Not Available
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
87.00 g
27
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bland
Origin
Iraq
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
NA
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
NA
Top Importer
India
China
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Arecidae
Liliidae
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Arecaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Hylocereus
Species
P. dactylifera
H. undatus
Generic Group
Palm
Cactus
Difference Between Date and Dragonfruit
We might think that Date and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Dragonfruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Dragonfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Dragonfruit is Arecales and Caryophyllales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
