Date and Sweet Cherry
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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
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
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, 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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
16.00 g
20
Fiber
8.00 g
3
2.10 g
25
Sugar
63.35 g
1
12.80 g
13
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.20 mg
31
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.05 mg
37
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
7.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
6.30 mg
17
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
222.00 mg
33
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.07 mg
38
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
82.25 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.48 g
28
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
83.00 kcal
12
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
145.00 kcal
34
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
410.00 kcal
3
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-8
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 word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
India
Russia
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Prunus avium
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Rosales
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Prunus
Species
P. dactylifera
P. avium
Generic Group
Palm
Rose
Difference Between Date and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Date and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Sweet Cherry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
