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
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Not Available
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
C. melo
Difference Between Date and Honeydew
We might think that Date and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Honeydew with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.