Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carissa (natal-plum) and dates different?
- Carissa (natal-plum) is richer in vitamin C, while dates are higher in potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Carissa (natal-plum) covers your daily need for vitamin C 42% more than dates.
- Carissa (natal-plum) contains 95 times more Vitamin C than dates. Carissa (natal-plum) contains 38mg of Vitamin C, while dates contain 0.4mg.
Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Dates, deglet noor types were used 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 IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +785.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +537% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +310% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +450.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 0.5g | 2.45g |
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| Fats | 1.3g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 38mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.63g | 67.03g |
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| Carbs | 13.63g | 75.03g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 656mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 1.02mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g |
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| Fiber | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.21mg | 0.206mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
12%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)