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, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Unknown
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
India
Singapore
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Thailand
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
Difference Between Date and Rambutan
We might think that Date and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Rambutan with peel is 282.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.