Ingredient swap
Dates vs Raisins
Dates have about twice the fiber and slightly fewer calories per 100 g. Raisins are smaller and chewier; dates are softer and taste of caramel.
How to swap
1:1 by weight. Chop dates to raisin size so they spread evenly through the batter.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Dates | Raisins |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 better | 299 |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 3.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 75 gbetter | 79.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 8 gbetter | 3.7 g |
| Sugar | 63.4 g | 59.2 gbetter |
| Sodium | 2 mgbetter | 11 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 147 g | 145 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use raisins instead of dates?
1:1 by weight. Chop dates to raisin size so they spread evenly through the batter.
Which has more protein?
Raisins, with 3.1 g per 100 g versus 2.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Dates, with 282 calories per 100 g.