Plum and Date

Plum

Date

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

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

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

11.42 g

99+

75.03 g

Fiber

1.40 g

8.00 g

Sugar

9.92 g

63.35 g

Protein

0.70 g

99+

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg

99+

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg

99+

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

1.90 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

0.28 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg

99+

656.00 mg

Iron

0.17 mg

99+

1.02 mg

Sodium

0.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

6.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

7.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

16.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.05 mg

99+

0.26 mg

Copper

0.06 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

44.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

87.02 g

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

71.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

310.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Grainy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Caucasus

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-6.5

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

In china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United Kingdom

India

Top Exporter

Chile

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Rosaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Prunus

Phoenix

Species

P. domestica

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Rose

Palm

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Difference Between Plum and Date

We might think that Plum and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Date is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Date with peel is 46.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.