Calorie comparison
Dates vs Orange
Per 100 grams, orange is the lighter choice by 230 calories, while dates delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Dates | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277 | 47 |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 75 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌴 Dates
1 medjool date (24 g)
66 cal
0.4 g protein · 18 g carbs · 0 g fat
🍊 Orange
1 medium (131 g)
62 cal
1.2 g protein · 15.7 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, dates or orange?
Per 100 g, dates has 277 calories and orange has 47. Orange is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, dates or orange?
Dates has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g; orange has 0.9 g. Dates wins on protein.
Is dates or orange better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward orange — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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