Dates vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing dates to strawberries, we picked the dates.

Why?

At the time of writing, it’s Valentine’s Day, and this writer has bought herself a box of dates so that if anyone asks if she has a date for V-Day, the answer is “I have a box of them!”

But also, when putting one fruit next to the other…

In terms of macros, dates have 4x the fiber as well as more carbs and protein, scoring an easy first-round win on macronutrient density.

In the category of vitamins, dates have more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and K, while strawberries have more of vitamins B9, C, and E, giving dates a 6:3 win here.

Looking at minerals, dates have more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while strawberries boast only a little more manganese, yielding to dates an 8:1 victory here.

In other considerations, both are good sources of polyphenols, but dates have notably more, so that’s another point in their favor.

Adding up the sections makes for an overwhelming overall win for dates, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

You might like:

From Apples to Bees, and High-Fructose Cs: Which Sugars Are Healthier, And Which Are Just The Same?

Enjoy!