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1. Date Facts
2. Types of Dates
3. Nutritional Value of Dates
4. Health Benefits of Dates

Dates Facts

History and Origin

Types of Dates

Types of Dates grown and sold in Australia

Dates Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Dates ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Dates, deglet noor

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, chopped = 147 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	282	14.1%
Protein	g	2.45	4.9%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.39	0.5%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	75.03	27.2%
Fiber, total dietary	g	8.0	28.5%
Sugars, total	g	63.35
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	39	3%
Iron, Fe	mg	1.02	5.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	43	10.2%
Phosphorus, P	mg	62	4.9%
Potassium, K	mg	656	13.9%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.29	2.6%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.206	22.8%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.262	11.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	3.0	5.4%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.4	0.4%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.052	4.3%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.066	5.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	1.274	7.9%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.589	11.7%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.165	9.7%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	19	4.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	0	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.05	0.3%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.7	2.2%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.032	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.036
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.019
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	6
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	75

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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