Raisins vs Dates

A side-by-side guide to substituting Dates for Raisins (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Dates for every 1 cup of Raisins.

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Raisins

Base unit: cup

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Dates

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: vegandairy-freegluten-free

Notes: Dates are larger and denser; chop them and use about 3/4 the amount. Add deeper, caramel-like sweetness.

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When to use Dates instead of Raisins

Dates are larger and denser; chop them and use about 3/4 the amount. Add deeper, caramel-like sweetness. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Dates for Raisins?

Yes — Dates are larger and denser; chop them and use about 3/4 the amount. Add deeper, caramel-like sweetness. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Raisins to Dates?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Raisins and Dates interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Dates are larger and denser; chop them and use about 3/4 the amount..

Is Dates a better substitute than other options for Raisins?

Dates is one of the options SubSwap lists for Raisins. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Raisins substitutes.

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