Date and Nectarine
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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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, 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
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.70 g
29
Sugar
63.35 g
1
7.90 g
37
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
6.30 mg
17
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
201.00 mg
35
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
87.60 g
24
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
44.00 kcal
29
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
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam
Soil pH
8-10
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Sunny, Warm
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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Not Available
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Germany
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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
Prunus
Species
P. dactylifera
P. persica
Generic Group
Palm
Rose
Difference Between Date and Nectarine
We might think that Date and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Nectarine with peel is 282.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Nectarine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Nectarine is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
