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Side-by-Side Comparison Fresh Fruits & Berries

Cavendish Banana (Raw) vs. Medjool Dates (Raw Dried)

Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Cavendish Banana (Raw)
Medjool Dates (Raw Dried)
Cavendish Banana (Raw) →

Per 100g edible portion, raw Cavendish banana delivers 89 kcal, 22.8g total carbohydrates (2.6g fiber / 12.2g sugars), 1.09g protein, 0.33g fat, 358mg potassium, and 8.7mg Vitamin C with a Glycemic Index of 51.

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Medjool Dates (Raw Dried) →

Per 100g pitted Medjool dates, they deliver 277 kcal, 75.0g carbohydrates (6.7g dietary fiber / 66.5g sugars / 68.3g net carbs), 1.81g protein, 0.15g fat, 696mg potassium (15% DV), and 54mg magnesium with a low-to-medium Glycemic Index of 42.

View full Medjool Dates (Raw Dried) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

11 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Cavendish Banana (Raw)
Medjool Dates (Raw Dried)
Energy / Calories
89 kcal (372 kJ) kcal 277 kcal (1,159 kJ) kcal
Carbohydrates
22.8 g g 75.0 g (Net Carbs: 68.3 g) g
Dietary Fiber
2.6 g g 6.7 g g
Total Sugars
12.2 g (4.98g sucrose, 2.39g glucose, 4.85g fructose) g 66.5 g (31.9g glucose, 31.6g fructose, 0.5g sucrose) g
Protein
1.09 g g 1.81 g g
Total Fat
0.33 g g 0.15 g g
Potassium
358 mg (8% DV) mg 696 mg (15% DV / Potassium super-food) mg
Glycemic Index (GI)
51 (Low GI when slightly ripe) 42 (Low to Medium GI despite intense natural sweetness)
Water Content
74.9 % % 21.3 % %
Vitamin C
8.7 mg (10% DV) mg —
Magnesium
— 54 mg (13% DV) mg

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