Common questions

Is Dazzling Dates healthy?

Dazzling Dates scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists mainly of dates, which are a natural source of sugars and fiber, contributing to its nutritional value.

How processed is Dazzling Dates?

Dazzling Dates is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dazzling Dates' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dates counts in its favor; Sunflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Mariani Dried Fruit Pitted Dates 8 oz (227 g)

Mariani

Great Value Pitted Deglet Noor Dates Dried Fruit 8 oz

Great Value

MADE IN NATURE, ORGANIC DATES DRIED FRUIT

Made In Nature

ORGANIC MANGO GENTLY DRIED FRUIT

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Dazzling Dates

Name: Dazzling Dates
Brand: Whitworths

Whitworths

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Anatolia

Category Dried Fruits

Summary

This product consists mainly of dates, which are a natural source of sugars and fiber, contributing to its nutritional value. However, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, introduces a health concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The processing level of this product limits its score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 2

Dates

Good

Naturally sweet whole fruits rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, providing a sustained source of energy.

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Sunflower Oil

Very Bad

A refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that undergoes heavy processing and lacks beneficial nutrients.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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