Medjool dates have 277 kcal and 66.5 g sugar per 100 g. Large, soft, and intensely sweet — a natural energy food. A single Medjool date (24 g) delivers 66 kcal. Easy to eat several — track by weight.
How should I track Dates, medjool?
Dates, medjool is high in fiber. When tracking Dates, medjool, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.