Originally Posted by Roody
No trade off that I know of. If you are watching your weight, remember dry fruit is more concentrated, so the serving size should be smaller. I think 1/4 cup of raisins = 1 cup of grapes, for example.
Any one like to eat dry fruit on the bike? I find it holds up better than a banana on a long ride and lots of sugar for energy.
I like dried fruit on the bike and if it is a little tart, I may roll it in a little sugar. I keep it in a small ziplock bag.
If you can find them, FRESH dates are wonderful on the bike. They are easy to eat, improve with room temperature and are tasty all all get out; good medjool dates remind me of caramels, but they are better for me--an they keep me "weally wegular."