Date and Red Currant

Date

Red Currant

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

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

Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g

13.80 g

Fiber

8.00 g

4.30 g

Sugar

63.35 g

7.37 g

Protein

2.45 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

6.30 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.39 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

275.00 mg

Iron

1.02 mg

1.00 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

43.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.21 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

53.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

83.95 g

99+

Ash

1.60 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Red

Inside Color

Brown

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

Origin

Iraq

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Russia

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

India

Germany

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Saxifragales

Family

Arecaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Ribes

Species

P. dactylifera

R. rubrum

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.