Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
NA
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Purple
Origin
Iraq
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
NA
Facts about
- 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.
NA
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
NA
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Thailand
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Malpighiales
Family
Arecaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
Difference Between Date and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Date and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 282.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Arecales and Malpighiales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.