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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g18.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 g7.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
63.35 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
2.45 g0.66 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.06 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg0.23 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg36.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
6.30 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.39 g0.50 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg280.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.02 mg1.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg6.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
39.00 mg38.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
43.00 mg5.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.29 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
62.00 mg39.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.21 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
3.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg85.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
16.00 mg162.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
20.53 g79.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g0.60 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal340.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal200.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Brown
Magenta
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-105.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
India
Not Available
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
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Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Order
Arecales
Dipsacales
Family
Arecaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Sambucus
Species
P. dactylifera
S. nigra
Generic Group
Palm
Moschatel