Like most dried fruits, dates are very rich, but they also have many benefits in addition to being delicious. In this article, we will look at the main benefits of dates before moving on to my recipe for dates covered in dark chocolate. As I mentioned in the introduction, the date is a food that contains a lot of calories and is mainly made up of carbohydrates. It is true that today we tend to be cautious when it comes to sugar, which is correct.  So what is the point of eating dates?