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Broth vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broth and Dates ?

  • Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Dates are higher in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dates are lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Dates
Dates
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.7%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +222.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +74.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.02
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Dates
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.7%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +222.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +74.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.02

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.
Broth
Broth
8
:
3
Dates
Dates
Contains more Vitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.589
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Dates
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 E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.589

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
:
2
Dates
Dates
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Fats +3459%
Contains more Other +2973.8%
Contains more Carbs +316.6%
Contains more Water +804.4%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Dates
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 +580%
Contains more Fats +3459%
Contains more Other +2973.8%
Contains more Carbs +316.6%
Contains more Water +804.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Dates
Dates
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14788.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23478.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Dates
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14788.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23478.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Dates Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 67.03g Dates
Protein 16.66g 2.45g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.39g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 75.03g Dates
Calories 267kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 17.36g 63.35g Broth
Fiber 0g 8g Dates
Calcium 187mg 39mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.02mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 43mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 62mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 23875mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.09mg 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.15mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 28µg 3µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.05mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.052mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.066mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.274mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.589mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 32µg 19µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Dates
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
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Dates
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.036g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.019g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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%
Broth
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.