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Beef broiled vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef broiled and dates

  • Beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet dates are higher in fiber.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than dates.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Dates, deglet noor.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Dates
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2075.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2083.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Dates
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1207.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Dates
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2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +958.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3851.3%
Contains more WaterWater +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Dates
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37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18422.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2447.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled Dates
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Dates DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.29mg 55%
Protein 25.93g 2.45g 47%
Selenium 21.5µg 3µg 34%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.895g 0.032g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 1.274mg 26%
Carbs 0g 75.03g 25%
Fructose 19.56g 24%
Fats 15.41g 0.39g 23%
Iron 2.6mg 1.02mg 20%
Phosphorus 198mg 62mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.165mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 0.036g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 6.3mg 14%
Copper 0.085mg 0.206mg 13%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.262mg 11%
Potassium 318mg 656mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.066mg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 43mg 5%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.019g 3%
Calcium 18mg 39mg 2%
Calories 250kcal 282kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.589mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.052mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 67.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 63.35g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.084mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.05mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.071mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Dates
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.863g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.