How Many Calories in Medjool Dates?
About 200 kcal for 3 dates. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 13% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 10% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 8% |
The lighter swap
Pair 2 dates with a handful of nuts to stay full longer.
Coach's take
Mostly carbs, with little protein. Pair it with a protein source like eggs, chicken or laban so it keeps you full for longer.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Medjool Dates?
About 200 kcal for 3 dates, with 1g protein, 50g carbs and 0g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Medjool Dates and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Medjool Dates is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. Pair 2 dates with a handful of nuts to stay full longer.
How long does it take to burn off Medjool Dates?
About 40 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Medjool Dates?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Medjool Dates
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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