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Dates vs. Boysenberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dates and Boysenberry

  • Dates are richer in Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Boysenberry is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Potassium from Dates is 15% higher.
  • Dates contain 15 times more Selenium than Boysenberry. Dates contain 3µg of Selenium, while Boysenberry contains 0.2µg.

Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened.

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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.
Dates
8
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%
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%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.8%

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
4
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%
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%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.053mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dates Boysenberry
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 Dates Boysenberry Opinion
Calories 282kcal 50kcal Dates
Protein 2.45g 1.1g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0.26g Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.1mg Boysenberry
Net carbs 67.03g 6.89g Dates
Carbs 75.03g 12.19g Dates
Magnesium 43mg 16mg Dates
Calcium 39mg 27mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 139mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 0.85mg Dates
Sugar 63.35g 6.89g Boysenberry
Fiber 8g 5.3g Dates
Copper 0.206mg 0.08mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.22mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 27mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 1mg Boysenberry
Vitamin A 10IU 67IU Boysenberry
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Boysenberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.87mg Boysenberry
Manganese 0.262mg 0.547mg Boysenberry
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.053mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.037mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.767mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.25mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.056mg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg 7.8µg Boysenberry
Folate 19µg 63µg Boysenberry
Choline 6.3mg 10.2mg Boysenberry
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.009g Boysenberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.025g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.148g 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
Dates Boysenberry
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
12%
Dates
13%
Boysenberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
18%
Boysenberry

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients
  2. Boysenberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171713/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.