Fruit

How much protein is in dates?

Medjool dates has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 date, pitted, 24 g) has 0.4 g of protein and 66 calories.

Protein, 1 date, pitted (24 g)
0.4 g
Protein per 100 calories
0.6 g

Low protein density

Protein in Medjool dates by portion

Portion Protein Calories Carbs Fat
1 date, pitted (24 g) 0.4 g 66 18 g 0 g
100 g 1.8 g 277 75 g 0.2 g

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Nutrition per 100 g

Calories
277
Protein
1.8 g
Carbs
75 g
Fat
0.2 g
Fibre
6.7 g
Sugar
66.5 g
Sodium
1 mg

Calories in dates

Fruit: most protein per calorie

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FAQ

Is dates high in protein?

Not really. It has 0.6 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.

How much protein is in 100 g of Medjool dates?

1.8 g, with 277 calories.

Where do these numbers come from?

USDA FoodData Central, entry 168191: "Dates, medjool" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.

Source

General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.

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