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Energy-dense sweet snack with fiber
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate-covered date with almond (24 g) has 107 calories. That works out to 446 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.1 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
A chocolate-covered date with almond is made by removing a date’s pit, filling the fruit with an almond and coating it in chocolate. Dates have a long history in Middle Eastern and North African food traditions; the chocolate coating turns this familiar fruit-and-nut combination into a rich sweet treat.
The date is soft and chewy, the almond adds a crisp centre, and the chocolate brings a bittersweet finish. It is served as a small dessert or snack, often with coffee or tea, and is also popular in gift assortments. It provides fibre, but is energy-dense: 100 g has 446 kcal. Enjoy one as a sweet bite alongside unsweetened coffee or tea, or add it to a small plate of fruit and nuts.
Selected: 100 g
446
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
58.7g
· 21% DV
Protein
6.3g
· 13% DV
Fat
23.1g
· 30% DV
Fiber
7.8g
· 28% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.4mg · 16% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
156mg · 22% DV
Magnesium
82mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 446 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
9g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 170:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (170:1).
A chocolate-covered date with almond is a pitted date filled with an almond and coated in chocolate. It combines the date’s chewy sweetness with a crunchy center and a chocolate shell, and is commonly served as a small confection or gift.
Make a chocolate-covered date with almond by removing the date pit, inserting a whole almond, and dipping the filled date in melted chocolate. Set it on parchment until firm; chilling briefly helps the coating set without making the date hard.
Large, soft dates such as Medjool work well for a chocolate-covered date with almond because they are easy to pit and fill. Smaller or drier dates can split when you insert the almond and may not hold a smooth chocolate coating.
Store a chocolate-covered date with almond in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate it to keep the chocolate from softening, and let it sit briefly before serving for a softer bite.
Yes, a chocolate-covered date with almond can be frozen in an airtight container. Freeze the pieces separately first so they do not stick together, then thaw them in the refrigerator while still covered to reduce condensation on the chocolate.
Usually, yes: a chocolate-covered date with almond is made with a whole almond tucked inside a pitted date. Some versions use a roasted almond, so the center may taste toastier and crunchier than one made with a plain almond.
A chocolate-covered date with almond can fit as an occasional small treat, but it is energy-dense and easy to overeat. Having one instead of several sweets, rather than adding it on top of them, makes portion control simpler.
Yes, a chocolate-covered date with almond can raise blood sugar because dates and many chocolate coatings contain sugars. If you have diabetes, account for the portion in your meal plan and ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your needs.
Yes, dark chocolate works well for a chocolate-covered date with almond and gives a less milky, more bitter contrast to the sweet date. Choose a coating chocolate that melts smoothly, and let excess chocolate drip off before setting each piece.
Serve a chocolate-covered date with almond as a bite-sized dessert with coffee or tea, or arrange a few on a dessert platter. For a neat finish, let the chocolate set completely before stacking or wrapping the pieces.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.