Dates vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Dates and Shiitake
- Dates are higher in Fiber, Potassium, Iron, and Copper, yet Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Dates covers your daily Fiber needs 22% more than Shiitake.
- Dates contain 2 times more Iron than Shiitake. While Dates contain 1.02mg of Iron, Shiitake contains only 0.41mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+1850%
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Iron
+148.8%
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Magnesium
+115%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Manganese
+13.9%
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Phosphorus
+80.6%
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Zinc
+255.2%
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Selenium
+90%
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Calcium
+1850%
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Iron
+148.8%
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Magnesium
+115%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Manganese
+13.9%
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Phosphorus
+80.6%
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Zinc
+255.2%
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Selenium
+90%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin B1
+246.7%
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Folate
+46.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+228.8%
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Vitamin B3
+204.3%
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Vitamin B5
+154.7%
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Vitamin B6
+77.6%
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Vitamin B1
+246.7%
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Folate
+46.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+228.8%
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Vitamin B3
+204.3%
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Vitamin B5
+154.7%
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Vitamin B6
+77.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+1005%
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+116.2%
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Fats
+25.6%
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Water
+337.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.24
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+1005%
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+116.2%
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+25.6%
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+337.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.24
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+734.9%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Glucose
+734.9%
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Fructose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 4.29g |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 2.24g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 6.79g |
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| Calories | 282kcal | 34kcal |
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| Fructose | 19.56g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 3.877mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.056mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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