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Naturally sweet source of fiber and potassium
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Fresh Barhi date (45 g) has 64 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.7 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 45 g
64
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
16.7g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 96% · Protein 3% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.45 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 (medium) | 15 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 20 g | 28 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 45 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 85 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 75 g | 107 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 213 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
A fresh Barhi date is the fruit of the Barhi date-palm cultivar, commonly eaten before it dries. It is often sold at the yellow, crisp stage, then becomes darker and softer as it ripens.
Wash the fresh Barhi date, remove its stem, and eat the flesh like fresh fruit. There is a hard pit inside, so eat around it or remove it and discard it.
A crisp, yellow fresh Barhi date tastes sweet, with a mild caramel-like quality. As it ripens and softens, its sweetness becomes richer and the texture less crunchy.
Fresh Barhi dates are often harvested yellow while they are still crisp, before they become fully soft. The color can deepen to amber or brown as the fruit ripens; that change is natural.
Yes, a fresh Barhi date can be eaten when it turns brown, as long as it is not spoiled. Browning usually means the fruit has ripened further and become softer and sweeter.
No, you do not need to peel a fresh Barhi date; its thin skin is edible. Rinse the fruit under running water before eating, and remove the hard pit.
Keep fresh Barhi dates in a closed container in the refrigerator. Chilling helps preserve their crispness, while leaving them at room temperature allows them to soften as they ripen.
Yes, fresh Barhi dates can be frozen. Wash and dry them first, remove the pits, and pack them in an airtight container; thawed dates may have a softer texture.
Fresh Barhi dates are generally harvested in late summer and early autumn. Their availability outside the harvest season depends on where they are grown and whether they are imported.
Fresh Barhi dates contain natural sugars and can raise blood glucose; being fresh does not make them sugar-free. Portion size and individual response matter, so follow your diabetes care plan or ask your clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Biotin
0.68µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Sodium
0.45mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fresh Barhi date is the fruit of the Barhi cultivar of date palm, eaten before it is dried. The variety is associated with Iraq and is often picked while still yellow and firm; as it ripens, it softens and darkens. At the crisp stage it tastes gently sweet, while a fully ripe date is softer and richer, with a caramel-like flavour.
It is commonly enjoyed fresh as a snack in date-growing regions, or served with coffee; elsewhere, it works well at breakfast or alongside yoghurt. It offers natural sweetness as well as fibre and potassium, with 3.8 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with plain yoghurt or nuts for a more balanced snack, or enjoy a few on their own.
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 1
Unprocessed
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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.