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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Saxifragales
Family
Arecaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Palm
Saxifrage
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.