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-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
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Top Importer
India
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Colombia
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Phoenix dactylifera
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Family
Arecaceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
Physalis
Difference Between Date and Physalis
We might think that Date and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Physalis with peel is 282.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Physalis 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 Physalis is Arecales and Solanales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.