Is Dates (Medjool) keto?
Not keto
No — a single Medjool date has about 16g net carbs, one of the most sugar-dense foods and firmly off-keto.
27/100
KarbZilla Keto Score
Avoid on keto
Fits a keto day: About 1 serving
Macro split
0% fat2% protein98% carbs
Net carbs
16g
Protein
0.4g
Fat
0g
Calories
66
Values per 1 date (24g), referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Reviewed by the KarbZilla team · how we score
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Dates are often called 'nature's candy' — and that's exactly why they don't fit keto.
The problem
A single Medjool date carries around 16g net carbs, almost all sugar. Two or three can exceed a full day's keto budget.
Keto alternative
For a sweet, chewy fix, reach for a few berries or a square of dark chocolate instead.