Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
No Types
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Scarlet red
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
China
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Species
L. barbarum
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Palm
Difference Between Gojiberry and Date
We might think that Gojiberry and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Date with peel is 32.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Date is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.