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Coffee naturally sweetened with dates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Date coffee (240 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.8 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
91
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
21.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 6% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 7 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 14 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 133 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Date coffee tastes like coffee with a mellow, fruity sweetness and a light caramel-like note. The flavor is more noticeable when blended with date paste; a small amount adds sweetness without making the drink taste strongly of dates.
Blend soft, pitted dates into brewed coffee, or stir date paste into the cup until combined. For a smoother drink, strain it after blending. If using a blender, make sure it is designed to handle hot liquids.
No. Date coffee is regular coffee sweetened with the fruit of the date, while date-seed coffee is a separate drink made from roasted date pits and contains no coffee beans unless they are added.
Yes, date coffee made with regular coffee contains caffeine. Adding dates does not remove it. Using decaffeinated coffee makes a lower-caffeine version, though decaf may still contain a small amount.
Yes, date syrup can sweeten date coffee instead of blended whole dates. It mixes in easily and leaves less pulp, while whole dates or date paste give the drink more body and may need blending or straining.
Yes, instant coffee works for date coffee. Dissolve it first, then blend or stir in date paste; adding the paste after the coffee dissolves makes it easier to judge the sweetness and avoid lumps.
Yes, date coffee works well over ice. Mix the date paste into a little warm coffee first, then add chilled coffee and ice; this helps the date blend in instead of forming clumps in the cold drink.
Yes, date coffee can replace added table sugar if you like the taste of dates. Dates still contribute natural sugars, and their sweetness varies, so adjust the amount to taste rather than assuming the drink is sugar-free.
Date coffee is best freshly made, but a covered serving can be refrigerated and used within a day. Stir or shake it before drinking because blended date solids may settle; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Date coffee still contains sugars from the dates, even when no table sugar is added. Its effect can vary with the amount of date paste and the rest of the meal; people managing diabetes should fit it into their individual care plan.
Vitamins
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B5
0.19mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Date coffee is coffee sweetened with dates, which may be blended into the drink or added as date paste or syrup. Recipes vary, and the name can describe anything from brewed coffee with a touch of date sweetness to a richer, blended version. It is enjoyed in different forms in places where dates are a familiar food, as well as in cafés elsewhere.
The dates lend a mellow, fruity sweetness that softens coffee’s bitterness. You can serve it hot at breakfast or after a meal, or enjoy it iced; a small cup pairs well with plain biscuits or nuts. It has little fat and some carbohydrate from the dates, so it suits those looking for sweetness without adding refined sugar. Use less date for a lighter-tasting cup.
Low
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.