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 treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
  
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
  
18
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
  
13
Not Available
  
Type
Tropical
  
Fruit vegetable, Melon
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Dark green, Green
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Cylindrical
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Juicy, Watery
  
Origin
Iraq
  
India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil pH
8-10
  
6-6.8
  
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.
  
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Egypt
  
China
  
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Top Importer
India
  
France
  
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Cucumis sativus
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Arecidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Arecales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Phoenix
  
Cucumis
  
Species
P. dactylifera
  
C. sativus
  
Generic Group
Palm
  
Not Available
  
Compare Date and Cucumber
It is important compare Date and Cucumber as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Date Benefits: boosts immune system, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones.
Cucumber Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Date are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and regulates hair growth and hair benefits of Cucumber are: promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: redness of eyes, runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes and the symptoms of second fruit are: breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes. Get sorted Date vs Cucumber comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.