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Boysenberry vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Boysenberry and Dates

  • Boysenberry is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin E, yet Dates are richer in Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Potassium from Dates is 15% higher.
  • Boysenberry contains 17 times more Vitamin E than Dates. Boysenberry contains 0.87mg of Vitamin E, while Dates contain 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened 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 11% 8.1% 12% 32% 27% 6% 12% 0.13% 71% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.9%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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 10% 4% 17% 0% 13% 8.5% 14% 15% 13% 0% 20% 47% 5.6%
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% 0.6% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +570%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1640%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.052mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 86%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 12.19 g
Water: 85.9 g
Other: 0.55 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 WaterWater +318.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +515.5%
Contains more OtherOther +190.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +678.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Boysenberry Dates Opinion
Calories 50kcal 282kcal Dates
Protein 1.1g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.26g 0.39g Dates
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0.4mg Boysenberry
Net carbs 6.89g 67.03g Dates
Carbs 12.19g 75.03g Dates
Magnesium 16mg 43mg Dates
Calcium 27mg 39mg Dates
Potassium 139mg 656mg Dates
Iron 0.85mg 1.02mg Dates
Sugar 6.89g 63.35g Boysenberry
Fiber 5.3g 8g Dates
Copper 0.08mg 0.206mg Dates
Zinc 0.22mg 0.29mg Dates
Phosphorus 27mg 62mg Dates
Sodium 1mg 2mg Boysenberry
Vitamin A 67IU 10IU Boysenberry
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Boysenberry
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.05mg Boysenberry
Manganese 0.547mg 0.262mg Boysenberry
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.052mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.767mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.165mg Dates
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.7µg Boysenberry
Folate 63µg 19µg Boysenberry
Choline 10.2mg 6.3mg Boysenberry
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.032g Boysenberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.019g Boysenberry
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Boysenberry Dates
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Boysenberry
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Boysenberry
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Boysenberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171713/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.