We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Date with peel is 63.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Date is Malpighiales and Arecales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.