DATES NUTRITION FACTS

Dates are one of high calorie density fruits. They are excellent sources of minerals and vitamins and compose health benefiting flavonoid polyphenol antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic (prevent easy bleeding tendencies) properties.

Dates provide approximately 280 calories per 100 grams. The nutrition facts of dates per 100 grams are:

HEALTH BENEFITS

·         Dates are one of the most popular fruits packed with an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being.

·         Fresh dates compose of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose.

·         Replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly.

·         The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. The fiber works as a bulk laxative which helps protecting the colon mucous membrane from cancer-causing chemicals binding to it in the colon.

·         They are moderate sources of vitamin-A (contains 149 IU per 100 g), which is known to have antioxidant properties and essential for vision. Additionally, it is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

·         Compose antioxidant flavonoids. These antioxidants found to have the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from harmful effects of oxygen-free radicals. Thus, eating dates found to offer some protection from colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

·         Excellent source of iron which is a component of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells, determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

·         Excellent sources of potassium which is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

·         Rich in minerals such as calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium.

·         Dates have moderate levels of vitamin B-complex.

·         A source of vitamin B-6, niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. Thus, helping the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.