Date and Pink Grapefruit
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
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
10.70 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.60 g
30
Sugar
63.35 g
1
6.90 g
99+
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
58.00 mcg
10
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.26 mg
19
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.05 mg
34
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
13.00 mcg
22
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
31.20 mg
27
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.13 mg
34
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
1,419.00 mcg
5
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
5.00 mcg
35
Choline
6.30 mg
17
7.70 mg
12
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
135.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
22.00 mg
20
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.03 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
8.00 mg
31
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
29.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
88.06 g
20
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.36 g
35
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
42.00 kcal
18
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
39.00 kcal
36
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Brown
Pink
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Iraq
Barbados
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
6-8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Humid, 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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Japan
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Citrus paradisi
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
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Citrus
Species
P. dactylifera
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Palm
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Date and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Date and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
