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Biscuit vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Dates

  • Biscuit has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Dates are higher in Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 30% more than Dates .
  • Biscuit has 290 times more Sodium than Dates . While Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, Dates have only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +502.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +151.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +502.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +151.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +4079.5%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +4079.5%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21810.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21810.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Dates Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 67.03g Dates
Protein 7g 2.45g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.39g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 75.03g Dates
Calories 353kcal 282kcal Biscuit
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 2.18g 63.35g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 8g Dates
Calcium 235mg 39mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.02mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 164mg 62mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 580mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.54mg 0.29mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.378mg 0.262mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 3µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 10IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.052mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.274mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 61µg 19µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.012mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.043mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.049mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.084mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.022mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.05mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.071mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.032mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Dates
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.036g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.019g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
25%
Biscuit
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.