Proteins
Nutritional Value
They are a rich source of the nutrients which are the main building blocks for muscles. Dates provide us with plenty of proteins.
Vitamins
It contains vitamins like B1, B2, B3, and B5, as well as A1 and C. You can easily consume most of your required dose of vitamins by making dates a part of your diet.
Potassium and Sodium
Dates are rich in potassium and have very less sodium, which is a good combination for a healthy nervous system. Potassium help
control your heart rate and blood pressure.
Cholesterol and Fat
Dates are free from cholesterol and do not contain excessive fat amounts. Dates help prevent LDL(bad) cholesterol absorption by binding with substances containing cancer-causing chemicals.
Iron
Dates are rich sources of iron. People who are suffering from iron deficiency can include dates in their diet to hike their iron levels. The high level of iron not only balances out the inherent lack of iron in anaemic patients.
Energy
Dates are a fruit that many people are more familiar with in the east than the west, but since it is a fruit that is highly nutritious the health benefits of dates is now gaining recognition in the west.
| Energy | 277 kcal |
| Protein | 1.81 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74.97 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Total Fat | 0.15 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 6.7 g |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 149 IU |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 mcg |
| Electrolytes |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 696 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Iron | 0.90 mg |
| Copper | 0.362 mg |
| Calcium | 64 mg |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62 mg |
| Magnesium | 54 mg |
| Manganese | 0.296 |