Khajur Khane Ke Fayde: Dates Nutrition, Types & How Many to Eat

Khajur (खजूर) — dates in English — is the fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera. Soft dates are eaten as they are; dried hard dates are called chhuhara (छुहारा). People search "khajur khane ke fayde" to understand what dates give you, so here are the facts: khajur ka poshan (nutrition), the main fayde in plain terms, kitne khajur roz khayein, and how Medjool, Ajwa and Kimia differ.

Khajur ka poshan — dates nutrition per 100g

Khajur khane ke fayde — what dates give you

1. Energy from the fruit's own sugars (urja). About two-thirds of a date's weight is sugar from the fruit itself, which is why khajur is traditionally eaten to break the fast in Ramadan and why many people pick two dates before a workout or a long day.

2. High in fibre (resha). With 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g, dates are a high-fibre fruit.

3. Potassium and minerals. Dates contain potassium (696 mg per 100 g), plus magnesium, copper and vitamin B6.

4. A sweetener from fruit. Blended dates can replace some of the sugar in kheer, milkshakes, laddoos and halwa.

5. An easy snack. No peeling, no mess — dates travel well in lunch boxes, office drawers and trips.

Enjoy khajur as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Kitne khajur roz khayein? (How many dates a day)

A common serving is about 40 g — roughly 2 Medjool dates or 4 to 5 smaller dates. Dates are rich in sugars, so people managing diabetes should follow their doctor's advice on whether, and how many, to include.

Khajur kab khayein? (When to eat dates)

Any time of day works. By tradition, many families eat dates in the morning, before exercise, at iftar during Ramadan, or with warm milk at night.

Types of khajur: Medjool, Ajwa, Kimia and more

Note: our Plum Dates are dried date plums — a different fruit with a jammy, honeyed taste.

Chhuhara vs khajur

Khajur is the soft date; chhuhara is the same fruit dried until hard and wrinkled. Chhuhara keeps longer and is usually soaked or cooked in milk, kheer and festive sweets.

How to store dates

Keep dates in an airtight container in a cool, dry place; in hot or humid weather, refrigerate them and let them come to room temperature before eating.

Shop all dates (khajur) online, read how many calories are in 1, 2 or 5 dates or see dry fruits for Ramadan.

Frequently asked questions

Khajur khane se kya hota hai?

Khajur gives energy from its own sugars (277 kcal per 100 g), 6.7 g fibre and 696 mg potassium per 100 g (USDA). Enjoy it as part of a balanced diet; if you manage diabetes, follow your doctor's advice.

Khajur ko English mein kya kehte hain?

Khajur is called dates in English. Dry dates (chhuhara) are called dried dates.

Kya khajur roz kha sakte hain?

Many people eat a few dates every day as part of a balanced diet; keep to a measured portion because dates are rich in sugars.

Which khajur is the best quality?

It depends on taste: Medjool for size and softness, Ajwa for a dark, soft date, everyday khajoor for daily snacking and cooking.

Nutrition figures: USDA FoodData Central (per 100 g unless stated). This article is general information, not medical advice; if you have a health condition, follow your doctor's advice.