Calories in Dates

Dates has about 23 calories per 1 date (8 g), with 0.2 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 282 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods

High fibreNatural sugarsMostly carbs
23kcal
Calories · 1 date (8 g)
0.2g
Protein · 1 date (8 g)
6g
Carbs · 1 date (8 g)
0g
Fat · 1 date (8 g)
Carbs 96%Protein 3%Fat 1%share of calories

Dates calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 date (8 g)23 kcal0.2 g6 g0 g
100 g282 kcal2.5 g75 g0.4 g

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Dates nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 date (8 g)
Calories282 kcal23 kcal
Protein2.5 g0.2 g
Carbohydrates75 g6 g
Fat0.4 g0 g
Fibre8 g0.6 g
Sugar63.4 g5.1 g
Sodium2 mg0 mg
Calcium39 mg3 mg
Iron1 mg0.1 mg
Potassium656 mg52 mg
Vitamin C0.4 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Dates healthy?

  • ●Dates is moderately calorie-dense at 282 kcal per 100 g. About 96% of its calories come from carbs, 3% from protein and 1% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.2 g in 1 date (8 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (8 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 date (8 g) (23 kcal) takes about 5 min of brisk walking or 2 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Dates: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Dates?

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One serving of Dates, 1 date (8 g), has roughly 23 calories, with 0.2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Dates?

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100 g of Dates has 282 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 75 g carbs, 0.4 g fat, 8 g fibre and 63.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Dates?

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Dates has 2.5 g protein per 100 g (0.2 g in 1 date (8 g)). Protein provides about 3% of its calories.

Is Dates good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 282 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Dates?

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Burning roughly 23 kcal takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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