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Dates (Medjool) vs Banana

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Banana
0 µg

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

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

Both Dates (Medjool) and Banana provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.05 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

Both Dates (Medjool) and Banana provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.05 mg).

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

Both Dates (Medjool) and Banana provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.06 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Banana
0 µg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparison Summary

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

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