Date and Pomegranate
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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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
18.70 g
14
Fiber
8.00 g
3
4.00 g
14
Sugar
63.35 g
1
13.67 g
10
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.30 mg
17
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.39 g
22
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
236.00 mg
29
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
77.93 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.53 g
23
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
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
366.66 kcal
8
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
India, Iran
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Iran
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Myrtales
Family
Arecaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phoenix
Punica
Species
P. dactylifera
P. granatum
Generic Group
Palm
Pomegranate
Difference Between Date and Pomegranate
We might think that Date and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Pomegranate with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Arecales and Myrtales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
