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Dates vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dates and Caesar salad

  • Dates are richer in Fiber, yet Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 52% higher.
  • Dates contain 5 times more Fiber than Caesar salad. Dates contain 8g of Fiber, while Caesar salad contains 1.7g.
  • Dates contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +285.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Calcium +497.4%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.6%
Contains more Zinc +455.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +946.7%
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 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +285.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Calcium +497.4%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.6%
Contains more Zinc +455.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +946.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.5%
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 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Fats +2346.2%
Contains more Water +111.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Fats +2346.2%
Contains more Water +111.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6511.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7589.5%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6511.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7589.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1927.6%
Contains more Fructose +1631%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1291.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1927.6%
Contains more Fructose +1631%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1291.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 29.8g Dates
Protein 2.45g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 0.39g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 75.03g 31.5g Dates
Calories 282kcal 265kcal Dates
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 19.56g 1.13g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 8g 1.7g Dates
Calcium 39mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.02mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 43mg 28mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 656mg 170mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 454mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.206mg 0.126mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 3µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 10IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.447mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Dates
Folate 19µg Dates
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 2.7µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.043mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.084mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.066mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.022mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.071mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.032mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 4.206g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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