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 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
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Brown
Magenta
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Order
Arecales
Dipsacales
Family
Arecaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
S. nigra
Generic Group
Palm
Moschatel
Difference Between Date and Elderberry
We might think that Date and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Elderberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Arecales and Dipsacales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.