Medjool dates vs Banana
Both count toward 30 plants a week.
| Medjool dates | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 1.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 75.0 g | 22.8 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 6.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 277.0 kcal | 89.0 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 0.7 g | 1.2 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 1657 g · 4591 kcal | 2752 g · 2450 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Banana delivers 1.9× the protein per calorie of Medjool dates (1.2 g vs 0.7 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: Medjool datesMore fiber / 100 g: Medjool datesLighter per 100 g: BananaSmaller 30 g portion: Medjool dates
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.