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Dark Chocolate vs. Dates
Which is better?
Life is full of contradictions.
We spend 20 minutes comparing oat milk to almond milk because health, but then…
Binge an entire Netflix series in one sitting. We dream of eating clean, maybe even going gluten-free, yet dessert somehow keeps sneaking back onto the plate.
When it comes to sweet treats, two contenders often spar for a spot in the “guilt-free” section of our pantry, dark chocolate and dates.
One is the darling of heart-healthy blogs; the other is nature’s candy.
But which is truly the better choice for your body (and your taste buds)? Let’s break it down.
Sugar
Dark chocolate wears its “healthy” badge especially if you pick the kind that’s at least 70% cocoa. The darker it is, the less sugar it typically contains. That means you still get to enjoy a velvety bite without the sugar rush (and the crash that follows).
On the flip side, dates are basically sugar bombs in a cute wrinkly disguise. A hundred grams of dates pack nearly 69 grams of natural sugar. Sure, it’s not refined sugar, but your blood sugar can still spike, potentially making you crave even more sweetness later.
