Date and Mulberry
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
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, 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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
9.80 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.70 g
29
Sugar
63.35 g
1
8.10 g
35
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
7.50 mcg
28
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.10 mg
9
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.62 mg
23
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
136.00 mcg
7
Choline
6.30 mg
17
12.30 mg
3
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
194.00 mg
38
Iron
1.02 mg
12
1.85 mg
7
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
18.00 mg
15
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
38.00 mg
11
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
Not Available
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
206.00 mg
10
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
87.68 g
23
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.69 g
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
43.00 kcal
30
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
43.00 kcal
20
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
297.00 kcal
10
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
196.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Inside Color
Brown
Pink
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Iraq
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
8-10
6.5-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Sunny
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.
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Not Available
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Morus Alba
Synonym
Not Available
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Alismidae
Order
Arecales
Rosales
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Phoenix
Morus
Species
P. dactylifera
M. alba
Generic Group
Palm
Mulberry
Difference Between Date and Mulberry
We might think that Date and Mulberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Mulberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Mulberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Mulberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
