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A Date is the fruit of the Date palm, Phoenix dactylifera. Three main fruit types exist: soft, semi-dry, and dry. The type of fruit depends on the glucose, fructose and sucrose content.
A 100 gram portion of fresh dates is a premium source of vitamin C and supplies 230 kcal (960 kJ) of energy. 100 grams of dried dates, one the other hand, provides 3 grams of dietary fibre and supplies 270 kcal (1130 kJ) of energy.
In Islamic countries, dates and milk is a traditional first meal when the sun sets during Ramadan.
Varieties of dates
See also: list of fruits
