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A smooth, deep amber-brown date-seed brew fills a small cup, its surface glossy and unadorned.
●Low GI

Date coffee Calories

Coffee naturally sweetened with dates

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

38kcal

GI

38low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

170mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.1g

Quick answer

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.

Date coffee Nutrition Facts

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%

Date coffee nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories91 kcal
Total fat0.5 g1%
Saturated fat0.07 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium9.6 mg0%
Total carbohydrate21.8 g8%
Fiber2.6 g9%
Protein1.4 g3%

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 Cup of Date coffee?

ServingAmountCalories
1 cup (medium)240 g91 kcal
1 piece (small)7 g3 kcal
2 piece (double)14 g5 kcal
100 g100 g38 kcal
1 cup (small)180 g68 kcal
1 serving (medium)250 g95 kcal
1 cup (large)300 g114 kcal
1 serving (large)350 g133 kcal

Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Date coffee

What does date coffee taste like?

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.

How do you make date coffee at home?

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.

Is date coffee the same as coffee made from date seeds?

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.

Does date coffee contain caffeine?

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.

Can you use date syrup in date coffee instead of whole dates?

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.

Can you make date coffee with instant coffee?

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.

Can you make iced date coffee?

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.

Can date coffee replace sugar in coffee?

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.

How long does date coffee keep in the fridge?

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.

Is date coffee suitable for people with diabetes?

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.

Date coffee Vitamins & Minerals

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

Date coffee Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

38
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

7.2
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Date coffee

To burn the 91 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):

🚶

23min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

9min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

12min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Date coffee?

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.

How Nutritious Is Date coffee?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 100

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

43/ 100

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 Date coffee Processed?

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.

Does Date coffee Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Date coffee Good For?

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

Date coffee Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.07g

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