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Nutritional Profile of Dates - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 42 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Dates.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fruits and Berries) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Dates
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Dates
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Dates
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Dates
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Dates
In food category: Fruits and Berries
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 75 g | 21.3 g | 24 | 225 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8 g | 2.3 g | 13 | 168 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 63.4 g | 18 g | 20 | 101 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 121 | 2805 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 167 | 2496 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 112 | 2775 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 86 | 1714 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 28 | 531 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 21 | 403 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 24 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 35 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 101 | 2259 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 60 | 1680 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 116 | 2777 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 47 | 982 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 141 | 2378 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 100 | 953 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 694.6 mg | 25 | 1374 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 26 | 436 |
| Folate, food | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 28 | 270 |
| Folate, total | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 28 | 371 |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg | 360 µg | 32 | 1465 |
| Riboflavin | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 58 | 745 |
| Thiamin | 52 µg | 14.7 µg | 54 | 832 |
| Vitamin B6 | 165 µg | 46.8 µg | 52 | 816 |
| Vitamin C | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 205 | 619 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 97 | 639 |
| beta-Carotene | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 156 | 1160 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 75 µg | 21.3 µg | 44 | 959 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.7 µg | 0.8 µg | 73 | 898 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 31 | 508 |
| Copper, Cu | 206 µg | 58.4 µg | 37 | 643 |
| Iron, Fe | 1 mg | 289.2 µg | 47 | 819 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 21 | 286 |
| Phosphorus, P | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 26 | 610 |
| Potassium, K | 656 mg | 186 mg | 23 | 270 |
| Selenium, Se | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 6 | 664 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 63 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 290 µg | 82.2 µg | 38 | 899 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 6.3 mg | 1.8 mg | 62 | 1093 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 20.5 g | 5.8 g | 313 | 2062 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 282 kcal | 79.9 kcal | 31 | 406 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Dates
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Date | 8.0 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Cup | 160.0 g | 5.6 oz |
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