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Naturally sweet, energy-dense date-based dessert
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Date cube dessert (25 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.4 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 25 g
96
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 7% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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 piece (small) | 25 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 154 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 193 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 231 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 289 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 80 g | 308 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 616 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
Date cube dessert is a sweet, cube-shaped treat made with dates as a main ingredient. Recipes vary: some combine dates with nuts, seeds, cocoa, or other ingredients, so the name alone does not define one fixed recipe.
To make date cube dessert, mash or blend softened dates with the other ingredients in your chosen recipe, press the mixture into a shape, then cut it into cubes. If the dates are firm, soaking them briefly can make blending easier.
Yes, date cube dessert can be made without added sugar because dates provide sweetness. Some recipes and packaged versions add sugar, syrup, or other sweeteners, so the ingredients depend on the particular preparation.
You can replace nuts in date cube dessert with seeds, shredded coconut, or another ingredient that suits the recipe’s texture. The result will taste different, and recipes that rely on nuts for structure may need a small adjustment to the mixture.
No. Date cube dessert is shaped into cubes, while date energy balls are rolled into spheres; the two can use similar ingredients, but their recipes and portion shapes are not necessarily the same.
Date cube dessert holds together better when the dates are soft and the mixture is pressed firmly into its mold or pan. If it crumbles, blend the dates more thoroughly or add a little more of the recipe’s moist binding ingredient.
Store date cube dessert in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate homemade pieces if the recipe includes moist or perishable ingredients. Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight, which can soften the cubes.
Yes, date cube dessert can be frozen. Freeze the pieces in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving to help preserve their texture.
Date cube dessert pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances its sweetness. It can also be served with plain yogurt as part of a snack, depending on the ingredients in the cubes.
Date cube dessert can raise blood sugar because dates contain naturally occurring sugars and carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, account for the portion in your meal plan; a clinician or dietitian can help tailor advice to your treatment.
Vitamins
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
B3
0.35mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Date cube dessert is a compact, bite-sized sweet made with dates; recipes may include other ingredients, so its texture can range from soft and chewy to more firm. The dates give it a rich, fruity sweetness. It is often served as a small treat with tea or coffee, or as part of a dessert spread; a little piece can be satisfying after a meal.
It is energy-dense, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the sweet date base, and it also provides some fibre. Keep the portion modest if you want a lighter snack, or serve it alongside fresh fruit and an unsweetened drink to balance its sweetness.
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.