The benefits of dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual dysfunctions, diarrhea, abdominal cancer, and many other conditions. Dates are also good for gaining weight. They are rich in several vitamins, minerals, and fiber too. These delicious fruits contain oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health.