Date Fruit Facts: Medjool Nutrition & Calorie Content

Dates, particularly Medjool varieties, are a high-energy fruit rich in natural sugars and fiber. Comparing the nutritional value of dates and raisins helps in selecting the best whole-food sweetener for your diet and health goals.

What Is the Nutritional Value of Dates?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Roberta Anding

The fruits of date palms pack a nutritional punch. At the same time they contain insignificant amounts of fat and have no cholesterol. The most common dates in the United States are the Medjool and Deglet Noor varieties, which boast relatively equal nutritional values.