Date and Gojiberry
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, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
May interact with some drugs
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
69.21 g
3
Fiber
8.00 g
3
8.00 g
3
Sugar
63.35 g
1
13.00 g
11
Protein
2.45 g
6
14.07 g
1
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
1.30 mg
1
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
19.20 mg
38
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.30 mg
17
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.39 g
22
1.00 g
6
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
840.00 mg
1
Iron
1.02 mg
12
9.00 mg
1
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
24.00 mg
4
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
100.00 mg
1
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
0.00 mg
31
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
2.70 mg
1
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
0.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
2.00 mg
1
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
63.70 mcg
1
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
32.00 kcal
36
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
90.00 kcal
6
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
32.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
180.00 kcal
29
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
No Types
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Iraq
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
6.8-8.1
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Liliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Order
Arecales
Solanales
Family
Arecaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Lycium
Species
P. dactylifera
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
Difference Between Date and Gojiberry
We might think that Date and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Gojiberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Arecales and Solanales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
