One cup of dates has about 400 calories, 27 percent of the recommended daily requirement of potassium and 48 percent of daily fiber needs. (mindbodygreen.com)
The recommended daily fiber intake for men is 38 grams of fiber per day, for women the number is 25 grams. (biomeonboardawareness.com)
However, a few tablespoons per day are not enough to supply the body's daily fiber needs. (dietselfhelp.com)