Comparison

Pomegranate Seeds (arils) vs Dates (Medjool): Fiber Comparison

Pomegranate Seeds (arils) carries more fiber per serving — 7.0g versus 5.4g for Dates (Medjool). Here's the full breakdown.

Pomegranate Seeds (arils)

7.0g per 1 cup (174g)
Soluble1.5g
Insoluble5.5g
Calories144
Protein3.0g

Dates (Medjool)

5.4g per 3 dates (75g)
Soluble1.5g
Insoluble3.9g
Calories200
Protein1.6g

The verdict

Pomegranate Seeds (arils) delivers 1.6g more fiber than Dates (Medjool) per serving, a 30% difference. The edible seeds inside the arils are where the fiber comes from, which is why pomegranate juice carries almost none of it.

Pomegranate Seeds (arils): 7.0g/serving Dates (Medjool): 5.4g/serving Difference: 1.6g