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November 2008 PMID 18949591

Nutritional and functional properties of dates: a review.

Mohamed Ali Al-Farsi, Chang Yong Lee

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Peak: 2 in Jul 2020
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What people are saying

The overall tone reveals a mix of interest in the nutritional aspects of dates and concern over their social and political connotations, such as mentions of dates being used as a weapon or supporting political agendas. The language and tone reflect skepticism and social commentary, which reduces the perceived positive impact and deep engagement with the scientific review.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions express skepticism or concern about the implications, with some referencing the political use of dates rather than scientific importance.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity about the nutritional properties but are further clouded by social and political discussions, indicating some engagement but not deep interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments largely react to social implications or personal opinions rather than detailed discussions of the scientific review, reflecting some engagement but lacking depth.

ImpactLow impact

The overall conversations do not seem to influence a significant change in perceptions or practices regarding date consumption, mainly focusing on social commentary.

Abstract in brief

  • The flesh of dates is low in fat and protein but high in sugars like fructose and glucose, providing a significant energy boost (about 314 kcal per 100g) and essential minerals such as selenium, copper, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Dates are rich in dietary fiber, especially insoluble fiber, and contain important vitamins like B-complex and C, along with antioxidants including carotenoids and phenolics, which contribute to their health benefits.
  • The seeds of dates have a higher content of protein, fat, fiber, phenolics, and antioxidants compared to the flesh, making them a valuable functional food ingredient with potential health-promoting properties.]
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Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

Amount of sugar in different varieties of dates: Ref: https://t.co/inqeMVdos6 https://t.co/BSY8AiMUaR

Aug 28, 2023 · 15 likes · 99,020 followers View post →
Akashma News
@AkashmaNews · X

@jsmnMA @AricToler I certainly do! Dates provide energy to HAMAS, don't they? This is a scientific study on the nutritional value of dates. I hope Israel ban dates from Palestine all together. Dates are indeed a weapon against Israel. https://t.co/ldq4DPe1XR

Nov 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,423 followers View post →
Abdullah Al Balushi
@abdula_balushi · X

@mwd_098 النوى يحتوي على رماد وبروتينات ومواد اخرى الجدول من https://t.co/WYe6n1sibK https://t.co/Mzl8hUpgeL

Jul 15, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 600 followers View post →
(private account) د.لمياء الحاج
@Lamya_alhaj · X

RT @abdula_balushi: @mwd_098 النوى يحتوي على رماد وبروتينات ومواد اخرى الجدول من https://t.co/WYe6n1sibK https://t.co/Mzl8hUpgeL

Jul 15, 2020 · 1 share · 54,984 followers View post →
Olive
@oliveegirl · X

RT @AkashmaNews: @jsmnMA @AricToler I certainly do! Dates provide energy to HAMAS, don't they? This is a scientific study on the nutritiona…

Nov 15, 2023 · 1 share · 19,231 followers View post →
al.dka
@al_dka · X

تزداد احتمالية شعورك بالجوع إذا كان مستوى السكر في دمك منخفضًا. هذه مشكلة لأنها يمكن أن تؤدي إلى الإفراط في تناول الطعام التمر الغني بالمواد الغذائية والسكريات الطبيعية ، يمكنه بسهولة تجديد مستويات السكر في الدم المرجع https://t.co/7dBz9LekSH مختصة التغذية @dietitian_gcc https://t.co/xdopMsP57q

Apr 21, 2021 · 489 followers View post →

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Olive
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RT @AkashmaNews: @jsmnMA @AricToler I certainly do! Dates provide energy to HAMAS, don't they? This is a scientific study on the nutritiona…

Nov 15, 2023 · 1 share · 19,231 followers View post →
Akashma News
@AkashmaNews · X

@jsmnMA @AricToler I certainly do! Dates provide energy to HAMAS, don't they? This is a scientific study on the nutritional value of dates. I hope Israel ban dates from Palestine all together. Dates are indeed a weapon against Israel. https://t.co/ldq4DPe1XR

Nov 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,423 followers View post →
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

Amount of sugar in different varieties of dates: Ref: https://t.co/inqeMVdos6 https://t.co/BSY8AiMUaR

Aug 28, 2023 · 15 likes · 99,020 followers View post →
Aldka.Uae
@AldkaU · X

تزداد احتمالية شعورك بالجوع إذا كان مستوى السكر في دمك منخفضًا. هذه مشكلة لأنها يمكن أن تؤدي إلى الإفراط في تناول الطعام التمر الغني بالمواد الغذائية والسكريات الطبيعية ، يمكنه بسهولة تجديد مستويات السكر في الدم المرجع https://t.co/zmw2CCdaOF مختصة التغذية @dietitian_gcc https://t.co/tV7jF4NZzV

Apr 21, 2021 · 9 followers View post →
al.dka
@al_dka · X

تزداد احتمالية شعورك بالجوع إذا كان مستوى السكر في دمك منخفضًا. هذه مشكلة لأنها يمكن أن تؤدي إلى الإفراط في تناول الطعام التمر الغني بالمواد الغذائية والسكريات الطبيعية ، يمكنه بسهولة تجديد مستويات السكر في الدم المرجع https://t.co/7dBz9LekSH مختصة التغذية @dietitian_gcc https://t.co/xdopMsP57q

Apr 21, 2021 · 489 followers View post →
(private account) د.لمياء الحاج
@Lamya_alhaj · X

RT @abdula_balushi: @mwd_098 النوى يحتوي على رماد وبروتينات ومواد اخرى الجدول من https://t.co/WYe6n1sibK https://t.co/Mzl8hUpgeL

Jul 15, 2020 · 1 share · 54,984 followers View post →
Abdullah Al Balushi
@abdula_balushi · X

@mwd_098 النوى يحتوي على رماد وبروتينات ومواد اخرى الجدول من https://t.co/WYe6n1sibK https://t.co/Mzl8hUpgeL

Jul 15, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 600 followers View post →