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, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, 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)
Not Available
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
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Humid, 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
India
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Alismidae
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Species
P. dactylifera
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
Difference Between Date and Jackfruit
We might think that Date and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Jackfruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Jackfruit is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.