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Editorial update: September 29, 2026. Text prepared with AI support from the indicated sources. No independent clinical review. General information, not an individual meal plan.
Short answer
No. Three-quarters of a date’s weight is carbohydrate: 100 g of medjool dates have 75.0 g, of which 66.5 g are sugars, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Brazilian TACO table does not list dates.
How many carbs does a date have?
| Food | Total carbohydrate (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugars (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medjool date | 75.0 | 6.7 | 66.5 |
| Deglet noor date | 75.0 | 8.0 | 63.4 |
And just one date?
It depends on the variety. Based on the weight the USDA gives for a pitted unit, a medjool (24 g) has about 18.0 g of carbohydrate; a deglet noor, much smaller (7.1 g), about 5.3 g. One medjool alone takes up 90% of a daily limit of 20 g.
And in “no added sugar” sweets?
Sweets sold as “no added sugar” that use dates to sweeten bring the sugar from the fruit itself. The Harvard Nutrition Source lists among foods cut on keto both added and natural sugars, and fruits outside the allowed list, unless they fit within the day’s limit.
Talk to a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet if you have diabetes, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding. To plan the week, see the 7-day menu. Precautions before starting are in risks and cautions of the ketogenic diet.
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source: Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), FoodData Central, SR Legacy database
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