Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Dates (Medjool)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
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Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit C
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Plump wrinkly dark amber Medjool dates on a modern plate
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Dates (Medjool)

277Calories
1.8Protein
6.7Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-68%
Banana

Banana has fewer calories (energy) (89 kcal vs 277 kcal, 188 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+66%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+0.72 g, +66%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+158%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.6 g in Banana (+4.1 g, +158%).

Higher Vitamin C
Banana

Banana provides 8.7 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+8.7 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 89 kcal in Banana (+188 kcal, +211%).

ProteinDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+0.72 g, +66%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 22.8 g in Banana (+52.1 g, +228%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.6 g in Banana (+4.1 g, +158%).

Total FatBanana higher
Banana
0.33 g
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g

Banana provides 0.33 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+0.18 g, +120%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 12.2 g in Banana (+54.2 g, +443%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CBanana higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg

Banana has higher vitamin c (8.7 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 7.0 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+4.0 µg, +133%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.10 mg).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 2.7 µg vs 0.5 µg in Banana (+2.2 µg, +440%).

Folate (DFE)Banana higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV

Banana provides 20 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+5.0 µg, +33%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.67 mg in Banana (+0.95 mg, +142%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.33 mg in Banana (+0.47 mg, +141%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.25 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.12 mg, +47%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSimilar
Banana
1.0 mg
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg

Both Banana and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of sodium (1.0 mg).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 358 mg in Banana (+338 mg, +94%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+59.0 mg, +1180%).

IronDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.90 mg vs 0.26 mg in Banana (+0.64 mg, +246%).

MagnesiumDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 54.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Banana (+27.0 mg, +100%).

PhosphorusDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 62.0 mg vs 22.0 mg in Banana (+40.0 mg, +182%).

ZincDates (Medjool) higher
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.44 mg vs 0.15 mg in Banana (+0.29 mg, +193%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBanana higher
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g

Banana provides slightly more saturated fat (0.11 g vs 0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 5 categories while Dates (Medjool) leads in 15.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Dates (Medjool) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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