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
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Dry
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
NA
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm
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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
Jamaica
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Palm
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Date and Ugli fruit
We might think that Date and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Ugli fruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.