Dates by Sainsbury's

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Dates

by Sainsbury's 227g in Deglet Noor dates Barcode 01587081
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Dates by Sainsbury's provides 278 kcal per 100 g, with 57.2 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Deglet Noor dates category and comes in a 227g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
57.2 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 278 kcal 297 −6%
Total fat 0.5 g 0.4 +25%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.1
Carbohydrates 63.3 g 67.9 −7%
Total sugars 57.2 g 60.8 −6%
Added sugars 2.3 g 3.6 −37%
Dietary fiber 7.7 g 7.8
Protein 1.7 g 2.4 −30%
Salt 0 g 0.1 −70%

Category average across 377 Deglet Noor dates products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other deglet noor dates

Calories lower 13%
Sugars lower 17%
Salt higher 27%
Saturated fat higher 47%
Protein top 96%
Fiber top 52%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Date (97%), Glucose Syrup, Potassium Sorbate

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
227g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01587081

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dates?

Dates contains 278 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Dates?

Dates has 57.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dates healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Dates vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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