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Dates vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dates and Baking powder?

  • Dates are richer in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% higher.
  • Dates are lower in Sodium.

We used Dates, deglet noor and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +3180%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +1960%
Contains more Manganese +2281.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +14966.7%
Contains more Iron +980.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +3180%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +1960%
Contains more Manganese +2281.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +14966.7%
Contains more Iron +980.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%

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.
Dates
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +170.9%
Contains more Water +310.6%
Contains more Other +4106.3%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +170.9%
Contains more Water +310.6%
Contains more Other +4106.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 27.5g Dates
Protein 2.45g 0g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0g Dates
Carbs 75.03g 27.7g Dates
Calories 282kcal 53kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 8g 0.2g Dates
Calcium 39mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 1.02mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 656mg 20mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 10600mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.01mg Dates
Copper 0.206mg 0.01mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.011mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0mg Dates
Folate 19µg 0µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Baking powder
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
12%
Dates
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 10598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
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.

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.