Broccoli vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Broccoli and Dates?
- Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Folate, yet Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% more.
- Broccoli has 38 times more Vitamin K than Dates. While Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Dates have only 2.7µg.
We used Broccoli, raw and Dates, deglet noor types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6130% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3663% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +231.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +196.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +335% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1030% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.9% |
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Fats
~0.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23740% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3955.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2776.5% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 2.45g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 67.03g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 75.03g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 656mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.02mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 63.35g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.206mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.589mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.019g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g | 19.56g |
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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
61%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.