Figs Vs Dates: Know How They Are Different

Figs and dates are both very healthy and nutritious foods. Both are petite and appear similar but have immense differences in texture, taste, nutritional value, health benefits, and place of origin and harvesting procedure. They are also often enjoyed as a dried snack.

If you have always confused the two, here is a clear differentiation between them. This will also throw light on their health benefits.

Figs Vs Dates: Origin And Harvest

Dates are produced from date palm trees and figs are the products of a fig tree. Originating from the Middle East and North Africa, dates are currently also grown in tropical regions. While figs belong to the Middle East as well, they are also grown in Western Asia and the Mediterranean.

Figs Vs Dates: Colour, Texture, And Taste

Due to their colour, one may often confuse dates and figs. However, when you closely inspect, you will realise that their texture varies. While fresh figs appear golden yellow to deep purple, dried dates appear deep reddish-brown and the fresh ones are golden yellow. Dates have wrinkled and oval appearance while figs are more plump and rounder. Dates also incorporate many tiny seeds that give them a crunchy texture; however, dates have a large seed in the middle. Even though both dates and figs have a sweet taste, dates are sweeter.

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Figs Vs Dates: Health Benefits

Both figs and dates are packed with nutrition. Just like their taste, their nutritional value and health benefits also have a resemblance. Here is how these fruits can benefit you.

Dates

We spoke to Dr Itu Chhabra, founder of Nutri Itu on the magical benefits of dates. She advised that consuming the fruit, whether dried or fresh, can boost your immunity, improve digestion, enhance brain health, and reduce stress.

Figs

To know better about the health benefits of dates, we spoke with Jaya Johri, Dietician, LNJP Hospital. She stated that the fruit prevents constipation, regulates blood sugar, contributes to weight loss, and improves heart health.

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