Date palm Plant Phoenix dactylifera is a palm in the genus Phoenix, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Although its place of origin is unknown because of long cultivation, it probably originated from lands around Iraq. Wikipedia Nutrition Facts Dates, deglet noor Amount Per 1 cup, chopped (147 g) Calories 414 % Daily Value* Total fat 0.6 g 0% Saturated fat 0 g 0% Polyunsaturated fat 0 g Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 3 mg 0% Potassium 964 mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 110 g 36% Dietary fiber 12 g 48% Sugar 93 g Protein 3.6 g 7% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 5% Iron 8% Vitamin B-6 10% Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 15% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Sources include: USDA
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