Date Energy Bites

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Common questions

Is Date Energy Bites healthy?

Date Energy Bites scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is composed of whole food ingredients such as dates, sunflower seed butter, and pepitas, which provide natural sugars, healthy fats, and essential nutrients.

How processed is Date Energy Bites?

Date Energy Bites is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Date Energy Bites' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dates, Sunflower Seed Butter, Bing Cherries count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Date Energy Bites

Sun lovin’ Bites
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Pacific Date Corporation
Category Snack Bars
Summary

This product is composed of whole food ingredients such as dates, sunflower seed butter, and pepitas, which provide natural sugars, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. The absence of seed oils, artificial additives, and refined sugars contributes to its clean label. Despite being processed, the use of minimally processed ingredients and the lack of harmful substances support a favorable score.

Key ingredients 8

Dates
Good

Whole fruit providing natural sweetness, dietary fiber, and essential minerals.

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Sunflower Seed Butter
Good

Nutrient-dense spread made from seeds, providing healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E.

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Bing Cherries
Good

Whole fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and beneficial plant compounds.

Vanilla Extract
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Himalayan Rock Salt
Good

Unrefined mineral salt providing sodium and trace minerals.

Coconut
Neutral

Whole food ingredient providing dietary fiber and medium-chain fatty acids.

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Pepitas
Neutral

Pumpkin seeds offering plant-based protein, magnesium, and healthy fats.

Cocoa Nibs
Neutral

Minimally processed cacao providing antioxidants and rich flavor without added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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