Nutrition Corner - Dates

Dates are a good source of potassium, magnesium, and iron. Also, dates supply six essential B vitamins, including folate and pantothenic acid. Dates also have a high concentration of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that protects against cellular damage, and beneficial phytoestrogens.

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One date (8g)

Calories: 23

Fat: 0g

Sodium: 0.2mg

Carbohydrates: 6g

Fiber: 0.6g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 0.2g

Potassium: 53mg

Magnesium: 3.4mg

Iron: 0.1mg

Folate: 1.52mcg

4 Dates

Copper: 40% (.362 mg).

Magnesium: 15% (54 mg).

Manganese: 14% (.296 mg).

Potassium: 23% (696 mg).

Vitamin B6: 17% (.249 mg).

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