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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Pink

4.7 Shape

Oval

Conical

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-105-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Egypt

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Phoenix

Ficus

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Palm

Mulberry

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Difference Between Date and Fig

We might think that Date and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Fig is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Fig with peel is 282.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Fig 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 Fig is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.