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Butter-stuffed date Calories
Natural sugars with a buttery filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Butter-stuffed date (24 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 337 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Butter-stuffed date Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 24 g
81
KCAL / 24G
Carbs
14.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 1% · Fat 28%
Butter-stuffed date nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (24 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 3.12 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Butter-stuffed date?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 24 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 118 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 48 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 169 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 72 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 253 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 337 kcal |
Calculated from 337 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter-stuffed date
How do you make a butter-stuffed date?
To make a butter-stuffed date, remove the pit and place a small piece of butter in the cavity. Open the date lengthwise without cutting it all the way through, then gently close it around the filling.
Which dates are best for butter-stuffed dates?
Large, soft dates that still hold their shape are easiest to fill. Medjool dates are a popular choice because their flesh is generous and pliable; if your dates are dry, soften them briefly and pat them completely dry before adding butter.
What kind of butter should you use in a butter-stuffed date?
Unsalted butter is the most versatile choice for a butter-stuffed date because it lets the date’s sweetness stand out. Salted butter also works if you enjoy a sweet-and-salty contrast, but use a small piece so its flavor does not dominate.
Do you remove the pit from a butter-stuffed date?
Yes, remove the pit before filling a butter-stuffed date. Split the date lengthwise, lift out the pit, and add butter to the opening; leaving the date mostly intact helps keep the filling in place when you serve it.
Should butter-stuffed dates be served warm or cold?
Butter-stuffed dates are usually served at room temperature, when the date is soft and the butter is not too firm. If they have been refrigerated, let them sit out briefly before serving; heating them is optional, not necessary.
How should you serve butter-stuffed dates?
Serve butter-stuffed dates as a small dessert, snack, or accompaniment to coffee or tea. Their rich filling and sweet date make them easy to offer as bite-sized treats; you can also arrange them on a dessert board with nuts.
Do butter-stuffed dates need to be refrigerated?
Yes, refrigerate butter-stuffed dates in a covered container because their filling contains butter. Avoid leaving them at room temperature for an extended period, and enjoy them soon after preparation for the best texture.
Can you freeze butter-stuffed dates?
Yes, butter-stuffed dates can be frozen in an airtight container, but the butter and date may soften or change texture after thawing. Thaw them in the refrigerator and do not refreeze them once thawed.
Can you use ghee instead of butter in a butter-stuffed date?
Yes, ghee can replace butter in a butter-stuffed date. It has a richer, more concentrated buttery flavor, so use a small amount; too much can make the filling greasy or cause it to spill out.
Are butter-stuffed dates a healthy snack?
Butter-stuffed dates can be a satisfying sweet snack, but they combine naturally sweet fruit with a rich butter filling. Treat them as a dessert-sized portion rather than assuming the date’s natural sugars make the added butter irrelevant.
Butter-stuffed date Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B5
0.17mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
19.68µg · 2% DV
B3
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
146mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
10mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3.12mg · 0% DV
Butter-stuffed date Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter-stuffed date
To burn the 81 calories in 1 piece (medium) (24 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Butter-stuffed date?
A butter-stuffed date is a pitted date filled with a small piece of butter. It needs little preparation: the date’s soft, chewy flesh holds the filling, which brings a creamy richness to its concentrated sweetness. The combination is enjoyed in Turkey and elsewhere across the Middle East, where dates are familiar both as an everyday snack and as a Ramadan treat.
Serve one alongside tea or coffee, or offer it after a meal or at iftar as a small sweet bite. Dates provide most of the carbohydrate and sweetness, while the butter makes the snack richer and adds fat; one medium date is often satisfying on its own. For a less rich serving, use just a little butter, or pair it with unsweetened tea rather than other sweets.
How Nutritious Is Butter-stuffed date?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Butter-stuffed date Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Butter-stuffed date Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter-stuffed date Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Butter-stuffed date Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.67g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.