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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Red

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-106-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Egypt

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Phoenix

Ribes

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Palm

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Date and Red Currant

We might think that Date and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Red Currant with peel is 282.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Arecales and Saxifragales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.