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
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Origin
Iraq
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
Brazil
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
India
Brazil
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Malpighiales
Family
Arecaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
P. dactylifera
P. edulis
Generic Group
Palm
Passion Flower
Difference Between Date and Passionfruit
We might think that Date and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Passionfruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Arecales and Malpighiales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.