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Dried Fruits · Per serving (30g)

282
CaloriesPer 100g
85/ 30g
2.5g
ProteinPer 100g
0.8g/ 30g
75.0g
CarbsPer 100g
22.5g/ 30g
0.4g
FatPer 100g
0.1g/ 30g

Macro Split

Macro Split: 3% Protein, 96% Carbs, 1% FatMacro Split100%
Protein3%2.5g
Carbs96%75.0g
Fat1%0.4g

How many calories are in Dates?

Dates contains 282 calories per 100g with 2.5g protein, 75g carbs, and 0.4g fat. A typical 30g serving provides 85 calories. This dried fruits item is high in fiber.

About this food

Drying and preserving fruits for winter is an age-old Bulgarian tradition born of practical necessity. Sun-dried fruits were stored in cool pantries to provide sweetness and nutrition through the cold months, a practice that continues in many rural households today.

Full Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information
NutrientPer 100gPer serving (30g)% DV
Energy
Calories282kcal85kcal—
Macronutrients
Protein2.5g0.8g
5%
Carbohydrates75.0g22.5g—
Fat0.4g0.1g—
Fiberathlete8.0g2.4g
29%
Sugar66.0g19.8g—
Saturated Fat0.0g0.0g—
Minerals
Sodium1mg0mg—
Calciumathlete64mg19mg
5%
Ironathlete1mg0mg
5%
Potassium696mg209mg
15%
Magnesiumathlete54mg16mg
13%
Zincathlete0mg0mg
4%
Vitamins
Vitamin Dathlete0.0mcg0.0mcg
0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Primary macros

Calories
85
kcal
Protein
0.8
g
Carbs
22.5
g
Fat
0.1
g

More nutrients

Fiber
2.4g
Sugar
19.8g
Sat. Fat
0.0g
Sodium
0mg
Calcium
19mg
Iron
0mg
Potassium
209mg
Magnesium
16mg
Zinc
0mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg

Nutrient Highlights

High in FiberGood Source of PotassiumGood Source of Magnesium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dates contains 282 calories per 100g with 2.5g protein, 75g carbs, and 0.4g fat. A typical 30g serving provides 85 calories. This dried fruits item is high in fiber.

Dates contains 2.5g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 30g serving provides 0.8g protein.

Notable nutrients in Dates include Fiber, Potassium and Magnesium. Per 100g: 2.5g protein, 75g carbs, and 0.4g fat.

Dates contains 282 kcal per 100g, making it more calorie-dense. For weight loss, control portion sizes and fit it within your daily calorie targets.

Dates is not ideal for a keto diet. At 67.0g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Dates provides 282 kcal, 2.5g protein, 75g carbs, and 0.4g fat per 100g. Compare with other dried fruits foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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