Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Purple
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Iraq
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Malpighiales
Arecales
Family
Clusiaceae
Arecaceae
Species
G. mangostana
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Palm
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Date
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.