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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
P. communis
Difference Between Date and Pear
We might think that Date and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Pear with peel is 282.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Pear 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 Pear is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.