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Dates vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dates and Buttermilk

  • Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Buttermilk is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Dates covers your daily Fiber needs 32% more than Buttermilk.
  • Dates contain 131 times more Manganese than Buttermilk. While Dates contain 0.262mg of Manganese, Buttermilk contains only 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dates are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Iron +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +334.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1772.7%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +197.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +334.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1772.7%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +197.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.3%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +370%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.3%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +370%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1466.4%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +125.6%
Contains more Water +339%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +1466.4%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +125.6%
Contains more Water +339%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.7%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 4.79g Dates
Protein 2.45g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.39g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 75.03g 4.79g Dates
Calories 282kcal 40kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 8g 0g Dates
Calcium 39mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 1.02mg 0.05mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 11mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 656mg 151mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 190mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.206mg 0.011mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.002mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 2µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.034mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.058mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.275mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.034mg Dates
Folate 19µg 5µg Dates
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.1µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.043mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.084mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.066mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.022mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.071mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.032mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.548g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.