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How many calories in
medjool dates?

Medjool Dates is 277 calories per 100g, mostly natural sugars. Dried or concentrated — much denser than fresh.

277
kcal · 100g
1.8g
Protein
75g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical medjool dates serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
235 kcal
1.5g
4 oz (113g)
313 kcal
2.0g
1 cup (~150g)
416 kcal
2.7g
In your day

What 277 calories means.

Carb-forward — most of its 277 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
14%
per 100g · 0.6g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking53 min
🏃 Running27 min
🚴 Cycling30 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Medjool Dates vs. similar foods.

How medjool dates stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Medjool Dates
277 kcal / 100g
0.6g
299 kcal / 100g
1g
249 kcal / 100g
1.3g
308 kcal / 100g
0.1g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in medjool dates?

Medjool Dates has approximately 277 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 235 calories.

How much protein is in medjool dates?

1.8g of protein per 100g. That puts medjool dates at roughly 0.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other fruits sources.

How do I log medjool dates accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is medjool dates good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Medjool Dates sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.