Cherries vs Dates – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing cherries to dates, we picked the dates.

Why?

Cherries are great too! But…

In terms of macros, dates have more fiber and carbs, for a comparable glycemic index, making dates the more nutrient-dense option in the macros category.

In the category of vitamins, cherries have more of vitamins A, C, and E, while dates have more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and K—another win for dates.

Looking at minerals, cherries are not higher in any mineral*, while dates are higher in calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc. One more win for dates!

^{*Well, technically cherries are marginally higher in sodium, but it’s a tiny amount in both cases, so let’s disregard that as irrelevant.}

In other considerations, both are equally great for polyphenols, though it’s worth noting that cherries do have some beneficial properties beyond what dates have (see the link below for more about those).

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for dates, but by all means enjoy either or both; they’re both very beneficial and diversity is best!

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Enjoy!