Medjool dates: Nutrition Facts
Medjool dates are a large, soft variety of the date palm fruit, usually eaten dried as a sweet whole food. They are high in carbohydrate and contribute dietary fiber, with very little protein or fat. The USDA SR Legacy entry below describes the pitted form.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 1.8 | 75.0 | 6.7 | 0.2 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 277 (14%) | 1.8 (4%) | 75.0 (27%) | 6.7 (24%) | 0.2 (0%) |
| 1 pitted date (~24 g) | 66 (3%) | 0.4 (1%) | 18.0 (7%) | 1.6 (6%) | 0.0 (0%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 277 | 14% |
| Protein (g) | 1.8 | 4% |
| Carb (g) | 75.0 | 27% |
| Fiber (g) | 6.7 | 24% |
| Fat (g) | 0.2 | 0% |
How much protein in Medjool dates?
Medjool dates, medjool, pitted, contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 pitted date (~24 g) serving therefore provides about 0.4 g of protein.
How many calories in Medjool dates?
Medjool dates, medjool, pitted, supplies about 277 kcal per 100 g. A 1 pitted date (~24 g) serving works out to roughly 66 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 pitted date (~24 g): 66 kcal, 0.4 g protein, 0.0 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 168191, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Dates, medjool - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29