Side-by-Side Comparison

Dates (Medjool) vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
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Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-92%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 277 kcal, 254 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+58%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+1.0 g, +58%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+205%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+4.5 g, +205%).

Higher Vitamin C
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+28.1 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+254 kcal, +1104%).

ProteinSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+1.0 g, +58%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+71.3 g, +1965%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+4.5 g, +205%).

Total FatSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.39 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+0.24 g, +160%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+66.1 g, +15726%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin c (28.1 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 7.0 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+462 µg, +6600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+2.0 mg, +3960%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 483 µg vs 2.7 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+480 µg, +17785%).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+179 µg, +1193%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.72 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.89 mg, +122%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.74 mg, +1138%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.20 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.05 mg, +28%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+78.0 mg, +7800%).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 558 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+138 mg, +25%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 64.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+35.0 mg, +55%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 0.90 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+1.8 mg, +201%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 54.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+25.0 mg, +46%).

PhosphorusDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 62.0 mg vs 49.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+13.0 mg, +27%).

ZincSpinach (Raw) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.44 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.09 mg, +20%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Dates (Medjool) leads in 9 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 13.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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