Side-by-Side Comparison

Dates (Medjool) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

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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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
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Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

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

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-57%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 277 kcal, 157 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+143%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+2.6 g, +143%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+139%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.9 g, +139%).

Higher Potassium
+305%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+524 mg, +305%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+157 kcal, +131%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+2.6 g, +143%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 21.3 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+53.7 g, +252%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.9 g, +139%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+1.8 g, +1180%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+65.6 g, +7540%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Dates (Medjool) provides 7.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+6.0 µg, +600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.58 mg, +1160%).

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

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

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+27 µg, +180%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.2 mg, +291%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.58 mg, +253%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.13 mg, +102%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+524 mg, +305%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+47.0 mg, +276%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.90 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.59 mg, +66%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 54.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+10.0 mg, +19%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 62.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+90.0 mg, +145%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.44 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.65 mg, +148%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.03 g in Dates (Medjool) (+0.20 g, +619%).

Comparison Summary

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

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