Side-by-Side Comparison

Dates (Medjool) vs Sesame Seeds (Whole)

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 golden whole sesame seeds in a minimalist stone bowl
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Sesame Seeds (Whole)

573Calories
17.7Protein
11.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-52%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) has fewer calories (energy) (277 kcal vs 573 kcal, 296 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+880%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+15.9 g, +880%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+76%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+5.1 g, +76%).

Higher Potassium
+49%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 468 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+228 mg, +49%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Sesame Seeds (Whole)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
573 kcal29% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 573 kcal vs 277 kcal in Dates (Medjool) (+296 kcal, +107%).

ProteinSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
17.7 g35% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+15.9 g, +880%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
23.5 g9% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 23.5 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+51.5 g, +220%).

Dietary FiberSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.8 g42% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+5.1 g, +76%).

Total FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
49.7 g64% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 49.7 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+49.5 g, +33013%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.30 g1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 0.30 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+66.2 g, +22057%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 mg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg2% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.20 mg, +400%).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
97 µg24% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 97 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+82 µg, +547%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg66% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.74 mg, +1482%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg19% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.06 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.19 mg, +312%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
4.5 mg28% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 4.5 mg vs 1.6 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+2.9 mg, +180%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.05 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.05 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.76 mg, +1510%).

Vitamin B6Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg46% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.25 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.54 mg, +217%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Sesame Seeds (Whole) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.0 mg

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+10.0 mg, +1000%).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
468 mg10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 468 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+228 mg, +49%).

CalciumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
975 mg75% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 975 mg vs 64.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+911 mg, +1423%).

IronSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
14.6 mg81% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 14.6 mg vs 0.90 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+13.7 mg, +1517%).

MagnesiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
351 mg84% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 351 mg vs 54.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+297 mg, +550%).

PhosphorusSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
629 mg50% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 629 mg vs 62.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+567 mg, +915%).

ZincSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.8 mg70% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.8 mg vs 0.44 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+7.3 mg, +1661%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.0 g35% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.0 g vs 0.03 g in Dates (Medjool) (+6.9 g, +21650%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Dates (Medjool) leads in 6 categories while Sesame Seeds (Whole) leads in 17.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Sesame Seeds (Whole) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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