We might think that Date and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Fig with peel is 282.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Fig belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Fig is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.