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-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
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Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Brown
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Origin
Iraq
Central America, North America, Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
India
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
Pepo
Generic Group
Palm
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Difference Between Date and Sapota
We might think that Date and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Sapota with peel is 282.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Sapota 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 Sapota is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.