Date and Tomato
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
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Heart burn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
3.90 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.20 g
34
Sugar
63.35 g
1
2.60 g
99+
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.23
5
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
42.00 mcg
14
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.59 mg
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.09 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
15.00 mcg
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
14.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.54 mg
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
7.90 mcg
9
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
2,573.00 mcg
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
123.00 mcg
10
Choline
6.30 mg
17
6.70 mg
16
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
237.00 mg
28
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
5.00 mg
15
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.06 mg
38
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
80.00 mg
24
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
94.52 g
2
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
18.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
16.00 kcal
29
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
17.00 kcal
27
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
17.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
110.00 kcal
37
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
8-10
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Sunny, Warm
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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Nigeria
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Not Available
Lycopersicon esculentum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Order
Arecales
Solanales
Family
Arecaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Solanum
Species
P. dactylifera
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Palm
Nightshade
Difference Between Date and Tomato
We might think that Date and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Tomato with peel is 282.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Tomato 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 Tomato is Arecales and Solanales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
