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
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, 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, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Date and Green Kiwi
We might think that Date and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Green Kiwi with peel is 282.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Green Kiwi 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 Kiwi is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.