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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Iraq
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
India
Germany
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Poland
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
P. cerasus
Difference Between Date and Sour Cherry
We might think that Date and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Sour Cherry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.