Side-by-Side Comparison

Dates (Medjool) vs Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

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 cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
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Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Dates (Medjool) (raw) with Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-58%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 277 kcal, 161 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+398%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+7.2 g, +398%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+18%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+1.2 g, +18%).

Higher Vitamin C
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+1.5 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+161 kcal, +139%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+7.2 g, +398%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+54.8 g, +272%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+1.2 g, +18%).

Total FatLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.38 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+0.23 g, +153%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 1.8 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+64.7 g, +3593%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin c (1.5 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Dates (Medjool) has higher vitamin a (rae) (7.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ELentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 2.7 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.0 µg, +59%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+166 µg, +1107%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.55 mg, +52%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.64 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.17 mg, +26%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.18 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.07 mg, +40%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 2.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+1.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 369 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+327 mg, +89%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+45.0 mg, +237%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.90 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+2.4 mg, +270%).

MagnesiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 54.0 mg vs 36.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+18.0 mg, +50%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 62.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+118 mg, +190%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.44 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.83 mg, +189%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Dates (Medjool) leads in 11 categories while Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients.

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