Overview
Medjool Dates with Tahini belongs to the fruits group in this encyclopedia. At the well-controlled level it carries a "Use caution" rating, though — as with most foods — the sensible portion shrinks as blood sugar control loosens.
Calories & Nutrition
Medjool Dates with Tahini provides about 404 calories per 100 g. It contains roughly 53.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, which is the figure that matters most for blood sugar planning.
Carbohydrates & Blood Sugar
After a meal, carbohydrate is broken down to glucose and absorbed into the blood; insulin then helps move it into cells. Foods that release glucose slowly produce a smaller, steadier rise.
The fat and protein in Medjool Dates with Tahini blunt and delay any rise in blood glucose, and what little carbohydrate they contain is largely fibre rather than digestible starch or sugar, so the overall effect is small and slow.
Counting carbs is easier when you have the right tool.
Suggested Serving Size
The table below shows the estimated impact and a sensible portion of Medjool Dates with Tahini at each of the three diabetes control levels used throughout this encyclopedia. These are estimates derived from the food's carbohydrate content, fibre, category and physical form, together with established diabetes nutrition principles — not measurements of anyone's glucose response. Treat them as a starting point for planning rather than a fixed rule.
Foods are rated across three diabetes control categories — find the row that matches your HbA1c or fasting blood sugar:
| Control level | Safety rating | Suggested portion |
|---|---|---|
| Well-controlled HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (or fasting glucose 110–140 mg/dL) | Use caution | about 70 g |
| Moderately controlled HbA1c 6.6–8.5% (or fasting glucose 141–180 mg/dL) | Use caution | about 40 g |
| Poorly controlled HbA1c > 8.5% (or fasting glucose > 180 mg/dL) | Use caution | about 6 g |
Portion Calculator
See the carbs for any portion size:
53.5 g of carbs in that portion
How you use the portions below depends on your type of diabetes:
If you have type 1 diabetes, you are the one dosing insulin — so count the carbohydrates. Use the carbohydrate figure and the portion shown to match your insulin to the meal, and confirm doses with your care team.
If you have type 2 diabetes, be careful with the amount and follow the safe portion for your control level. The safe quantity shrinks as blood-sugar control loosens — use the row that matches your HbA1c or fasting sugar.
You know the portion. Now understand how it fits into your insulin decision.
Safety for Diabetics
Medjool Dates with Tahini is rated "Use caution" even at the well-controlled level, meaning it calls for real caution regardless of how well blood sugar is currently managed. Smaller portions, pairing with fibre or protein, and checking your response afterwards are sensible precautions.
Group-level caution: For poorly controlled diabetes, approach all bananas, avocado, all dates, fresh figs (plain or with olive oil), coconut, pomegranate, orange and mandarin, and guava with extreme caution. Limit watermelon and cantaloupe, and keep tomato to a single small piece.
Specialist notes
Kidney disease (CKD stage 3-4) (Kidney (CKD) — contributed by the book's nephrology/urology specialist)
The concern here is potassium rather than blood sugar, so it applies even when the carbohydrate figure on this page looks modest. In chronic kidney disease — especially CKD stages 3-4 — the kidneys clear potassium less effectively, and this fruit is one of the higher-potassium ones the book singles out. Your renal dietitian sets your personal daily limit; treat the portions on this page as glycemic guidance only.
Recommendations may differ in individual cases — always follow your treating physician's instructions.
Blood Sugar & Insulin Considerations
Every food that raises blood sugar also has some bearing on insulin needs, whether that insulin comes from your own pancreas or an injection. Rather than memorising numbers for every food, many people find it easier to lean on a tool at the moment of eating. This is exactly the gap Flona is built for: it helps estimate the carbohydrate in a portion like the one above and supports your insulin decision — basal, rapid-acting, mixed or meal-based — without replacing the judgement of your physician or diabetes care team.
Controlling Your Blood Sugar with Medjool Dates with Tahini
Blood sugar control is rarely about a single food in isolation — with Medjool Dates with Tahini, a few practical habits make the real difference.
Medjool Dates with Tahini works well as a snack precisely because the fat and protein blunt the response — pre-portioning a small amount avoids the easy overeating that a loose, unmeasured bowl invites.
Practical steps to keep your blood sugar steady
- Pre-portion Medjool Dates with Tahini into a small handful rather than eating from a large open bag.
- Choose plain or lightly salted over honey-roasted or chocolate-coated versions.
- Use them as a snack alongside, not instead of, a balanced meal.
- Nut butter made from Medjool Dates with Tahini packs much more into a spoonful than a handful of the whole nut does, so measure it by the tablespoon rather than judging by how far it spreads on toast.
- A trail mix that adds dried fruit or chocolate pieces to Medjool Dates with Tahini carries meaningfully more carbohydrate than the plain nuts alone — check what else is mixed in.
- Keep the portion measured (a kitchen scale or measuring cup helps) rather than estimating visually — carbohydrate is easy to underestimate by eye.
Given the caution attached to Medjool Dates with Tahini, combining a few of these steps together matters more than it would for a gentler food — no single habit does all the work on its own.
Scientific Explanation
The cell walls in Medjool Dates with Tahini are relatively resistant to breakdown, which, combined with their fat and protein content, keeps the glycemic effect small even though nuts are calorie-dense.
Tips
- Stick close to the portion shown for your control level (about 70 g at well-controlled) rather than estimating by eye.
- Pair Medjool Dates with Tahini with a source of fibre, protein or healthy fat to slow the rise in blood sugar.
- Check your blood sugar after trying a new portion for the first time, so you learn your own response rather than relying on averages.
- Consider a lower-carb swap from the same food group on days blood sugar is already running high.
- Track how Medjool Dates with Tahini affects you over a few occasions rather than judging from a single reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medjool Dates with Tahini safe for diabetics?
At the well-controlled level, Medjool Dates with Tahini carries a "Use caution" rating at the portion shown above. Caution increases as control worsens, so check all three tiers before deciding.
How much Medjool Dates with Tahini can a diabetic eat?
At the well-controlled level, the suggested portion is about 70 g. Portions shrink at the moderate and poorly controlled levels — see the table above for the exact amount at your level.
Does Medjool Dates with Tahini raise blood sugar?
Yes, to some degree — Medjool Dates with Tahini contains about 53.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, and carbohydrate is the main driver of a post-meal glucose rise. How much it raises your blood sugar depends on the portion eaten and your individual response.
How can I keep my blood sugar steady after eating Medjool Dates with Tahini?
Two things help most with Medjool Dates with Tahini: pre-portion Medjool Dates with Tahini into a small handful rather than eating from a large open bag, and choose plain or lightly salted over honey-roasted or chocolate-coated versions. Responses vary between people, so check your own glucose after eating it a few times rather than relying on averages.
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