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
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 g13.80 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 g4.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
63.35 g7.37 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.45 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.10
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg0.06 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg41.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg11.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.30 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.39 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg275.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.02 mg1.00 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
39.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
43.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.29 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
62.00 mg44.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mg0.19 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.21 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
3.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg35.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
16.00 mg53.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
20.53 g83.95 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal308.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Iraq
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-106-7
3.5
10
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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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Russia
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
India
Germany
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Family
Arecaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Ribes
Species
P. dactylifera
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Palm
Saxifrage