Nectarine and Date
Benefits
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
1.70 g
29
8.00 g
3
Sugar
7.90 g
37
63.35 g
1
Protein
1.10 g
21
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
6.20 mg
18
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.60 g
24
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
6-6.8
8-10
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Hot, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Not Available
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
Egypt
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Germany
India
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Rosales
Arecales
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Prunus
Phoenix
Species
P. persica
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Rose
Palm
Difference Between Nectarine and Date
We might think that Nectarine and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Date with peel is 44.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
