Date and Loquat
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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
12.14 g
40
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.70 g
29
Sugar
63.35 g
1
Not Available
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
76.00 mcg
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
Not Available
Choline
6.30 mg
17
Not Available
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
266.00 mg
24
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.15 mg
22
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
86.73 g
29
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iraq
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
India
China
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Rosales
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Eriobotrya
Species
P. dactylifera
E. japonica
Generic Group
Palm
Rose
Difference Between Date and Loquat
We might think that Date and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Loquat with peel is 282.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Loquat 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 Loquat is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
