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Raw date candy
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Raw date candy (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.5 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 32 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Raw date candy is typically made by mashing or grinding dates and shaping the mixture into small sweets. Recipes vary: some add nuts, spices, or cocoa, so the exact ingredients depend on the product or recipe.
Remove the pits from soft dates, then mash or blend the fruit until it holds together. Shape it into small pieces; if the mixture is too sticky, mix in a little ground nuts or another dry ingredient.
No. Raw date candy is usually a shaped, solid sweet, date paste is a soft ingredient used in recipes, and date syrup is pourable. Their moisture and texture differ, so they are not always interchangeable in equal amounts.
Not necessarily. “Raw” usually indicates that the dates are not baked or cooked as part of the recipe, but processing methods vary. The word alone does not guarantee that a particular product has never been exposed to heat.
Sometimes, but it will not behave like granulated sugar. Raw date candy adds moisture and fruit solids, which can change a batter’s texture and browning; it works better in some bars and energy bites than in delicate cakes.
It may soften, but solid pieces usually do not dissolve as quickly or evenly as granulated sugar. Mash or finely chop the candy first, or enjoy it alongside the drink rather than expecting it to sweeten the cup uniformly.
Keep raw date candy in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Heat and humidity can make it sticky or soft; refrigerate homemade candy if needed, and discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
It can offer more fiber than many sweets because it is made from dates, but it is still a concentrated sweet. Its minimally processed nature does not make it sugar-free, so treat it as a sweet rather than an unlimited snack.
Yes. Dates contain sugars and carbohydrates, so raw date candy can raise blood glucose even though it also contains fiber. If you have diabetes, account for the portion in your meal plan and ask your clinician or dietitian about an appropriate amount.
Dates are naturally moist and contain sticky sugars, which help hold raw date candy together. If yours is difficult to handle, chill it briefly or lightly coat your hands with water while shaping it.
Vitamins
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.45µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
195mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 3 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Raw date candy is a sweet made by mashing or pressing dates into small pieces, without baking them. It has the dates’ naturally deep, caramel-like sweetness and is usually soft and chewy, though firmer versions are also possible. Dates are widely eaten across the Middle East and North Africa, and date-based sweets are familiar well beyond those regions.
Enjoy it as a small snack, with tea or coffee, or as a naturally sweet bite after a meal. It is rich in carbohydrates and provides some fibre; a 30 g serving is a handy way to keep its concentrated sweetness in perspective. Pair a piece with plain yoghurt or a few nuts for a more balanced snack.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.