Description
Dates (Deglet Noor) is a food in the "Fruit" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a moderate energy density: 100g provide about 14% of the recommended daily energy intake. Dates (Deglet Noor) as a high content of sugar, which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Dates (Deglet Noor) is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Copper (Cu) to provide 22% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Niacin (B3) and in 100g it contains enough Pantothenic acid (B5) to provide 11% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 50/100 (low)
Glycemic Load: 25/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
282 kcal
1179 kJ |
14% |
| Water |
20.5 g
21 ml |
1% |
| Protein |
2.45 g |
5% |
| Carbohydrate |
75 g |
27% |
| Sugars |
63.4 g |
127% |
| Fiber |
8 g |
29% |
| Fat |
0.39 g |
1% |
| Saturated 2 |
0.032 g |
(of recommended max) 0% |
| Monounsatured |
0.036 g |
0% |
| Polyunsatured |
0.019 g |
0% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
39 mg |
3% |
| Iron (Fe) |
1 mg |
6% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
43 mg |
10% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
62 mg |
5% |
| Potassium (K) |
656 mg |
14% |
| Sodium (Na) |
2 mg |
0% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
0.29 mg |
3% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.206 mg |
23% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
0.262 mg |
11% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.003 mg |
5% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.052 mg |
4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.066 mg |
5% |
| Niacin (B3) |
1.27 mg |
8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.589 mg |
12% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.165 mg |
10% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.019 mg |
5% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
0.4 mg |
0% |
| Vitamin K |
0.0027 mg |
2% |
| Vitamin E |
0.05 mg |
0% |
Amino acids
| Arginine |
0.136 g |
|
| Histidine |
0.032 g |
5% |
| Lysine |
0.066 g |
3% |
| Aspartic acid |
0.213 g |
|
| Glutamic acid |
0.359 g |
|
| Serine |
0.057 g |
|
| Threonine |
0.043 g |
4% |
| Cysteine |
0.067 g |
|
| Glycine |
0.101 g |
|
| Proline |
0.13 g |
|
| Alanine |
0.083 g |
|
| Isoleucine |
0.049 g |
4% |
| Leucine |
0.084 g |
3% |
| Methionine |
0.022 g |
2% |
| Phenylalanine |
0.05 g |
3% |
| Tryptophan |
0.012 g |
4% |
| Tyrosine |
0.015 g |
|
| Valine |
0.071 g |
4% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Dates (Deglet Noor) is high in carbohydrates.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 96.4%
⬤ Fats: 0.5%
⬤ Proteins: 3.1%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Niacin (B3). Niacin (B3) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Niacin (B3) helps maintain healthy skin and nerves and it helps lower cholesterol levels.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Essential amino acids relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each essential amino acid in relation to the one most present. The most abundant aminoacid is Glutamic Acid.
This graph shows the amount of each essential amino acid (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
