Whilst we all enjoy breaking our fasts with a variety of dates as it's a sunnah, there is also an endless list of biological benefits in consuming any type of date!
These fruits contain useful macromolecules beneficial for humans.
The highest percentage macromolecules in dates are the carbohydrates (sugar) with approximately 70% of a mix of fructose and glucose amongst other molecules such as fats, proteins and fibre.