Dates?

misshpn · July 2013

QUESTION for you guys - do anyone know if dates are healthy? I know they have a lot of sugar, but is it good sugar? I LOVE dates, and eat them a lot when they're in season(right now)! Today I ate like 8 lol. Does anyone know if they're good for you or should I stay away from them??

ostrichagain · July 2013

I would never say no to fresh fruit in-season.

MorningWhispers · July 2013

Dates are healthy and oh so sweet!

If you are cookinig you can replace the sugar in your recipe with dates - one cup of pureed dates (add a little water in the blender with them) is equal to one cup of sugar.

I don't keep dates in the house because I'd eat every last one of them if they were here. They are my go to food though when I am really craving candy and other fruit just isn't cutting it.

MorningWhispers · July 2013

Here's the nutrional breakdown in one cup of dates

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Total fat 0.6 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 3 mg 0%
Potassium 964 mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 110 g 36%
Dietary fiber 12 g 48%
Sugar 93 g
Protein 3.6 g 7%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 5% Iron 8%
Vitamin B-6 10% Vitamin B-12 0%
Magnesium 15%

Just_Scott · July 2013

raisins?!?

Pearsquared · July 2013

They're pretty calorie dense, but they're lovely and full of fiber. I wouldn't even worry about the sugar because it's naturally-occurring.

eblakes93 · July 2013

I've never had a fresh date - only dried. They are one of my favorites! Where do you buy yours fresh?

LolaTootsie · July 2013

Medjool dates are the way to go - they are rich and caramel-y, but 65-70 cals apiece! The BJ's near me sells a pound of them for less than $10, and Wegmans usually has them in the bulk section.