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Fruit-and-dark-chocolate bar providing fiber, potassium and cocoa antioxidants
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (medium) of Date, Sour Cherry and Dark Chocolate Bar (40 g) has 155 calories. That works out to 388 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.7 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 pack (medium) · 40 g
155
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
26.7g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 4% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.96 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.7 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 pack (medium) | 40 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 60 g | 233 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 80 g | 310 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 388 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 100 g | 388 kcal |
Calculated from 388 calories per 100 g.
It combines the caramel-like sweetness of dates with tart cherry and the more bitter taste of dark chocolate. The result is usually sweet-tart rather than candy-sweet, although the balance varies with the recipe and the chocolate used.
Yes, it can work as a compact alternative when you want chocolate with fruit in the same bite. It is still a sweet snack, so treat it as a dessert rather than assuming the dates and cherries make it sugar-free.
The name alone cannot tell you. Dates provide natural sweetness, but some versions may also use added sugar or syrup. Look at the ingredient list for those sweeteners; the nutrition panel's total sugars includes sugars from fruit as well.
It can raise blood glucose because dates and other ingredients contribute carbohydrates. Someone managing diabetes should account for the portion and its carbohydrates within their own eating plan; a clinician or dietitian can advise on individual targets.
Yes, if you plan for it as a sweet snack rather than adding it on top of your usual treats. Its compact size can make portions easy to underestimate, so decide how much you intend to eat before opening the pack.
Seal the remaining bar and keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong-smelling foods. Heat can soften or melt the chocolate; if you refrigerate it, wrap it well to protect it from moisture and odors.
A pale, dry-looking coating is often chocolate bloom, caused when cocoa butter or sugar moves to the surface after temperature or humidity changes. It is generally a quality issue rather than a safety problem, but discard the bar if it also smells or looks spoiled.
Yes, dark chocolate contains some caffeine, and cocoa also contains the stimulant theobromine. The amount varies with the chocolate's cocoa content and recipe, so this bar may matter to people who are particularly sensitive to stimulants.
It can provide carbohydrates before exercise, but the fruit fiber and chocolate may feel heavy or uncomfortable during a run for some people. Try it during a routine training session first rather than just before an important race.
Chop and mash pitted dates with dried sour cherries, mix them with melted dark chocolate, press the mixture into a lined tray, and chill until firm. Adjust the fruit-to-chocolate balance to taste; homemade bars may be softer or stickier than packaged ones.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Iron
1.64mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
242mg · 7% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 155 calories in 1 pack (medium) (40 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.
The Date, Sour Cherry and Dark Chocolate Bar is a packaged sweet snack combining dates, tart cherries and dark chocolate, rather than a traditional dish from a particular cuisine. Its flavour brings together the dates’ mellow sweetness, the cherries’ tang and the deeper taste of cocoa. It is easy to carry and works as a quick snack between meals, or alongside coffee or tea; serving customs vary, and it can also be crumbled over porridge or yoghurt. Dates and fruit contribute fibre, while the bar remains a sweet, carbohydrate-rich choice. It provides 8.4 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter snack, have part of a bar with plain yoghurt or fresh fruit.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.