We might think that Date and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Tamarind with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Tamarind is Arecales and Fabales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.