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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Medjool Dates"
| Food Name: Medjool Dates | |
| Food Group: Fruits | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 277 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 75 | Sugars (g): 66 |
| Fiber (g): 7 | Net Carbs (g): 68 |
| Water (g): 21 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 149 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 7 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 15 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 15 | Folate DFE (mcg): 15 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 64 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 54 | Phosphorus (mg): 62 |
| Potassium (mg): 696 | Sodium (mg): 1 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 7 | Threonine (mg): 42 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 45 | Leucine (mg): 82 |
| Lysine (mg): 54 | Methionine (mg): 17 |
| Cystine (mg): 46 | Phenylalanine (mg): 48 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 16 | Valine (mg): 66 |
| Arginine (mg): 60 | Histidine (mg): 29 |
| Alanine (mg): 78 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 220 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 265 | Glycine (mg): 90 |
| Proline (mg): 111 | Serine (mg): 62 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 10 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 89 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 23 | PRAL Score: -14 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 1 | Glucose (g): 34 |
| Fructose (g): 32 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Medjool Dates
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Medjool Dates'?
100 grams of 'Medjool Dates' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 75g (around 27% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Medjool Dates'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Medjool Dates' provides around 277 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 14% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Medjool Dates' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Medjool Dates' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 75g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Medjool Dates' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Medjool Dates' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 64 mg (5% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 696 mg (15% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 54 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 62 mg (5% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Medjool Dates in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Medjool Dates' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 7 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 149 IU (5% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Medjool Dates' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Medjool Dates' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.