Date

Lychee

Date and Lychee

Date

Lychee

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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.15 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal91.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Brown

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Iraq

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-105.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

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.

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Egypt

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

India

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Sapindales

Family

Arecaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Litchi

Species

P. dactylifera

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Palm

Soapberry

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Difference Between Date and Lychee

We might think that Date and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Lychee is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Lychee with peel is 282.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Lychee 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 Lychee is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.