Banana Vs Dates: Which Snack is Better for Blood Sugar Balance?

By Yashika Goel
30 Jul 2025, 11:30 IST

Cravings can be irresistible and if you want something healthier to reduce your sweet cravings. Bananas ad dates are two oif the healthier alternatives to manage your blood sugar level. Tap to read which of the two is better for you!

Calorie count

Banana have lower calorie count of 83 per 100 grams as compared to dates 180 calorie per 100 grams.

Workout recovery

Bananas help provide electrolytes after the workout, and dates help in muscle repair and reduce fatigue.

Glycaemic index

Bananas especially unripe ones has low to moertae calories between 42–62 as cpmpared to dates which have moderate calories between 42–74.

Digestability

Bananas are easier to digest before a workout as compared to dates. Dates take longer to digest; eat them atleast one hour before a workout.

Banana vs dates

Dates and bananas are both good as a snack. If you want a low calorie snack which provides quick energy before a workout, eat a banana and if you want a steady release of energy, eat dates.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to consult a nutritionist for personalised suggestions.