Dates are a good source of fiber, iron, and niacin.
Benefits of Dates
1. Fresh sugarcane juice contains about 15% natural sugar, so it's lower in calories than refined sugar or simple syrup.
2. Cane juice is a good source of riboflavin.
3. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium etc.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 89gm or half cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories
251
Protein
2.18 g
Carbohydrates
66.78 g
Fiber
7.1 g
Sugars
56.38 g
Total Fat
0.35 g
Saturated Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.017 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
All dates are high in iron and potassium and contain modest amounts of folate and a small amount of vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Dates are beneficial for anemia, constipation and fatigue.
It helps to build the body and reduces alcohol intoxication.
Date fruit is called a mine in itself because it is very rich in minerals. Its phosphorous content is similar to that found in the same quantity of apricots, pears and grapes put together.
Dates are extremely good for those on a low Sodium diet. Its high content of magnesium is very beneficial. Date consumers in Saharan areas are known to have the lowest rate of cancer diseases, a fact attributed to the magnesium found in dates.
The date fruit consists of 70 % carbohydrates (mostly sugars), making it one of the most nourishing natural foods available to man. The water content is between 15 to 30 % depending on the variety and on the maturity stage of the fruit.
Dates help in preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells as they contain
Magnesium and calcium
The flour of dried dates and their kernels help in treating asthma and airways
constriction .
Helps stop the haemorrhage during pregnancy they contain vitamin K and Tannin
that acts as a contracting agen
Can be used in renal failure as they contain vitamins B1, B2& B6 and
fructose
The basic salts they comprise reduce acidity and heart burns