Bacon-wrapped dates or jalapeños
Bacon-wrapped dates or jalapeños are savory-sweet appetizers where a strip of bacon is wrapped around a pitted date (often stuffed with cheese) or a jalapeño half (usually filled with cheese) and baked or grilled until crispy. The dish is a popular party snack in many Western countries, particularly in the United States and Spain, where it's known as 'datiles con beicon'.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein from the bacon and cheese, with dates adding natural sugars and carbs. A typical serving provides a good source of sodium and fat-soluble vitamins, with a calorie range of 150-250 kcal per 3-4 pieces.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
| Choline | 25 mg |
Per 3 pieces (approximately 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination creates a perfect 'swalty' (sweet and salty) flavor profile that's highly addictive. Nutritionally, it offers a quick energy boost from the dates' natural sugars paired with the satiating fats and protein from the bacon and cheese.
