Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Black, Red
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Brown
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United States of America
Egypt
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Not Available
India
Top Exporter
Not Available
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Order
Dipsacales
Arecales
Family
Adoxaceae
Arecaceae
Species
S. nigra
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Moschatel
Palm
Difference Between Elderberry and Date
We might think that Elderberry and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Date with peel is 73.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Date is Dipsacales and Arecales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.