Medjool dates
Natural Delights Medjool Dates
12 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Natural Delights Medjool Dates scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 304 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better dried fruit
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Fresh Medjool Dates Sahara Gold · 46 g Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
SunDate Organic Pitted Medjool Dates Sundate Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Sun-Dried Dates Sunny Fruit · 48 oz (3Ibs) 1.36 kg Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Coconut Date Rolls Del Real Inc. Less sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Dates - Sweet Caramel Flavor Natural Delights · 198 g Less sugar Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Medjool Dates
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 304 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 8.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 + 3 = 100 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 304 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.7 g |
| Sugars | 65.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.7 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (46 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC MEDJOOL DATES
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More medjool dates on GoodSwap
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Medjool Dates Sundate · 907 g High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Whole Fresh Medjool Dates Natural Delights · 2 lb/907 g High in sugarNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Medjool Dates Sundate · 16 oz High in sugarNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic medjool dates Joolies · 9 oz High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Medjool Dates Natural Delights · 454 g High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Whole Fresh Medjool Dates Datepac Llc · 12 oz/340 g High in sugarNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Natural Delights
Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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