🕌What are Popular Ramadan Dates?
Here are some of the most popular Ramadan dates
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There are numerous varieties of dates available, each with its own distinct flavor, size, and texture, as well as nutritional value.
Although dates have a diverse nutritional profile, carbohydrates and sugars contribute the most, making them one of the best sources of immediate energy and nutrition after a long day of fasting.
📿All dates are high in nutrients and thus provide numerous health benefits.
Because dates are dried fruit, they contain significantly more calories than fresh fruit, so they should be consumed in moderation.
Dietary Fibers
Though dates contain the majority of their calories from carbohydrates and sugar, they also contain some important vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
In terms of dietary fibers, dates contain 7g to 9g per 100g, which is nearly four times as much as spinach for the same amount, and nearly five times as much as mangoes for the same amount.
Dietary fibers are beneficial to our gut health because they help control blood sugar levels and promote smooth bowel movements, among other things.
Other Health Benefits of Dates
Date flavonoids are potent antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and have been studied for their potential role in lowering the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and certain cancers.
Date carotenoids have been shown to improve heart health and lower the risk of eye disorders such as macular degeneration.
Dates contain phenolic acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and heart disease.
Dates contain phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which have been linked to the prevention of bone-related conditions such as osteoporosis and overall bone health.
Dates contain fructose, a natural sugar, and are a healthier alternative to white sugar in recipes due to the nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants they contain.
Popular Types of Dates
While there are many different types of dates available today, these six are the most popular.
Ajwa
Safawi/Kalmi
Sukkary
Mabroom
Khudri
Sagai
Ajwa Dates (تمر العجوة)
Ajwa dates are black in color and are also known as the King of All Dates; they are typically available in a variety of sizes (prices increase as size increases). 12 small to medium ones weigh about 100g. Ajwa has the highest iron content of any date, nearly double that of any other type.
It also contains over 700mg of potassium, which is the most potassium of any type of date. It also has a higher level of vitamin D.
When it comes to nutrients, Ajwa dates outperform all other dates.
Recommended: Better for people with anemia and constipation.
Safawi aka Kalmi Dates (تمر الصفاوي)
Safawi dates are one of the most widely available and popular varieties. They're about the size of a thumb and dark brown.100g of these dates contains about 7pcs and nearly 400 calories, nearly 93 percent of which are carbs.
As a result, they are calorie-dense and have a high carbohydrate content.
Recommended: for people looking to gain weight.
Not recommended: for obese people, diabetics, and those trying to lose weight.
Sukkary Dates (تمر سكري)
Sukkary dates are one of the most popular dates in Saudi Arabia because they are low in calories, with only 329 Kcal per 100g weight piece when compared to other dates. It has the most fibre (9g/100g). When compared to other dates, this one has the highest calcium content.
It has the second highest potassium content after Ajwa.
Recommended: People suffering from constipation, calcium deficiency, or osteoarthritis should take this supplement.
Not recommended: People with kidney problems and hypercalcinemia should avoid it.
Mabroom Dates (تمر المبروم)
Mabroom dates are lower in calories and contain 9g of dietary fiber, making them the richest source of fiber and a good source of calcium.
A hundred gems equals seven Ambar dates.
Recommended: People suffering from constipation, calcium deficiency, or osteoarthritis should take this supplement.
Not recommended: Hypercalcinemia sufferers should avoid this product.
Khudri Dates (تمر الخضري)
Khudari dates are low in sodium and calories, with 100 gems equaling seven pieces.
Recommended: For people looking to lose weight (amount 12 as prescribed by your dietician)
Not recommended: for people looking to gain weight.
Sagai Dates (تمر الصقعي)
It has a distinct dual color with a beige color crown on top of the date. It contains a lot of calcium and potassium.
Recommended: People with calcium deficiency or arthritis patients should take it.
Not recommended: Hypercalcemic patients should avoid.
Best Tip for Diabetics
Diabetics should eat Ajwa because it is small and contains fewer calories and sugar, or Mabroom because it contains high dietary fibre and is low in carbs.
When compared to eating a date on its own, removing the seeds and filling the date with Cinnamon Powder increases the dietary fibre and helps with blood sugar control.
If you don't have cinnamon powder, adding an almond or a walnut will give you better blood sugar control than just eating a date.
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