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
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Irregularly oval
Origin
Iraq
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Capsicum annuum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Alismidae
Family
Arecaceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
C. annum
Difference Between Date and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Date and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 282.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Arecales and Solanales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.