Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, 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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
  
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
  
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
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
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
  
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
290.00 kcal
  
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
  
27
321.00 kcal
  
13
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
  
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Brown
  
Shape
Pear
  
Oval
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Iraq
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
5-7.5
  
8-10
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
  
Hot, Warm
  
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  
- 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
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Egypt
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
India
  
Top Exporter
China
  
United Arab Emirates
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
Pyrus
  
Phoenix
  
Species
P. communis
  
P. dactylifera
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Palm
  
Difference Between Pear and Date
We might think that Pear and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Date with peel is 57.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.