Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Data has become very popular in recent years. Almost all dates sold in Western countries are dried. You can tell if dates are dried or not by their appearance. Wrinkled skin means they are dried out, while smooth skin means freshness. Depending on the variety, fresh dates are relatively small in size and range in color from bright red to bright yellow. Medjool and Deglet Noor dates are the most commonly consumed varieties. Dates are chewy with a sweet taste. They are also high in some important nutrients and have a number of benefits and uses. This article discusses the 1 health benefits of eating dates and how to incorporate them into your diet.
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Very nutritious
Dates have an excellent nutritional profile.
Because they are dried, their calorie content is higher than most fresh fruits. The caloric content of dates is similar to that of other dried fruits such as raisins and figs.
Most of the calories in dates come from carbohydrates. The rest is from a very small amount of protein. Despite their calories, dates also contain some important vitamins and minerals in addition to a significant amount of fiber.
A 3.5 ounce (100 gram) serving provides the following nutrients:
- Calories: 277
- Carbohydrates: 75 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Potassium: 20% RDI
- Magnesium: 14% RDI
- Copper: 18% RDI
- Manganese: 15% RDI
- Iron: 5% RDI
- Vitamin B6: 12% RDI
Dates are also high in antioxidants, which may contribute to many of their health benefits.
