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Dates (Medjool) vs Orange

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 fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
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Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-83%
Orange

Orange has fewer calories (energy) (47 kcal vs 277 kcal, 230 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+93%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.87 g, +93%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+179%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+4.3 g, +179%).

Higher Vitamin C
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+53.2 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 47 kcal in Orange (+230 kcal, +489%).

ProteinDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.87 g, +93%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 11.8 g in Orange (+63.2 g, +538%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+4.3 g, +179%).

Total FatSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Orange
0.12 g

Both Dates (Medjool) and Orange provide similar amounts of total fat (0.15 g).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 9.4 g in Orange (+57.1 g, +611%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange has higher vitamin c (53.2 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Orange
11 µg1% DV

Orange provides 11 µg vs 7.0 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+4.0 µg, +57%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Vitamin EOrange higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Orange provides slightly more vitamin e (0.18 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV
Orange
0 µg

Dates (Medjool) has higher vitamin k (2.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+15 µg, +100%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.28 mg in Orange (+1.3 mg, +471%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.25 mg in Orange (+0.56 mg, +222%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.06 mg in Orange (+0.19 mg, +315%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Orange
0 mg

Dates (Medjool) has higher sodium (1.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 181 mg in Orange (+515 mg, +285%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 40.0 mg in Orange (+24.0 mg, +60%).

IronDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.90 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.80 mg, +800%).

MagnesiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 54.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Orange (+44.0 mg, +440%).

PhosphorusDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 62.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+48.0 mg, +343%).

ZincDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.44 mg vs 0.07 mg in Orange (+0.37 mg, +529%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Orange
0.02 g

Both Dates (Medjool) and Orange provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Dates (Medjool) leads in 16 categories while Orange leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Dates (Medjool) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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