Dates Market In Makkah l Saudi Arabia l Life Of Makkah

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Some Facts About Dates:

Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in Arabia from the 6th millennium BCE. The total annual world production of dates amounts to 8.5 million metric tons, countries of the Middle East and North Africa being the largest producers

Dates are extremely nutritious, possessing the following Nutritional profile per 100g serving size:

Calories- 277
Protein 1.81g- approx. 3% RDI
Total Fat 0.15 g- 1% of RDI
Carbohydrates 74.97 g- 58% RDI
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g- 18% RDI
Folic Acid- 15 µg
Niacin 1.610 mg
Vitamin A- 149 IU
Vitamin K- 2.7 µg
Potassium- 696 mg
Calcium- 64 mg
Magnesium- 54 mg
Phosphorus- 62 mg

Dates also contain many more vitamins and minerals, but in very small amounts and not sufficient to meet your daily recommended intake.