Fruit

Dates (Medjool): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 277 kcal, 1.8 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 24 g) provides about 66 kcal.

Amount
Energy

66 kcal

278 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.4 g · 2%
Carbohydrates16 g · 93%
Fat< 0.1 g · 0%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 24 g
Energy1,160 kJ / 277 kcal278 kJ / 66 kcal
Fat0.2 g< 0.1 g
of which saturates––
Carbohydrate68 g16 g
of which sugars66 g16 g
Fibre6.7 g1.6 g
Protein1.8 g0.4 g
Salt< 0.01 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in dates?

277 kcal (1,160 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (24 g) provides about 66 kcal.

How many carbs are in dates?

68 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 66 g sugars, plus 6.7 g fibre. 1 piece (24 g) has about 16 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Dates, medjool”, FDC ID 168191. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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