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Watermelon and Date


Date and Watermelon


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   
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, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

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

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes   
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting   
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
7.55 g   
99+
75.03 g   
2

Fiber
0.40 g   
99+
8.00 g   
3

Sugar
6.20 g   
99+
63.35 g   
1

Protein
0.61 g   
99+
2.45 g   
6

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg   
18
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
29
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
37
0.07 mg   
13

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg   
99+
1.27 mg   
5

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg   
26
0.59 mg   
3

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
40
0.17 mg   
10

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
19.00 mcg   
16

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg   
99+
0.40 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg   
35
2.70 mcg   
23

Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg   
2
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg   
33
75.00 mcg   
18

Choline
4.10 mg   
27
6.30 mg   
17

Fat
0.15 g   
38
0.39 g   
22

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
112.00 mg   
99+
656.00 mg   
3

Iron
0.24 mg   
99+
1.02 mg   
12

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
7.00 mg   
38
39.00 mg   
8

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
43.00 mg   
2

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.29 mg   
9

Phosphorus
11.00 mg   
35
62.00 mg   
4

Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
17

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.21 mg   
7

Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
3.00 mcg   
4

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
3.00 mg   
35

Omega 6s
50.00 mg   
32
16.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
2.00 mg   
15
Not Available   

Water Content
91.45 g   
6
20.53 g   
99+

Ash
0.25 g   
39
1.60 g   
4

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
282.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal   
12
290.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal   
38
461.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal   
18
384.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
321.00 kcal   
13

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Melon   
Tropical   

Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan   
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White   
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Red   
Brown   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Crispy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Iraq   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
8-10   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Hot, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  
  • 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
No   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Egypt   

Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates   

Top Importer
Germany   
India   

Top Exporter
China   
United Arab Emirates   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus   
Phoenix Dactylifera   

Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Arecidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Arecales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Citrullus   
Phoenix   

Species
C. lanatus   
P. dactylifera   

Generic Group
Gourd   
Palm   

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Difference Between Watermelon and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Date is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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