Dates vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Dates and Candy bar
- Dates are richer in Fiber, yet Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11757% higher.
- Dates contain 2 times more Fiber than Candy bar. Dates contain 8g of Fiber, while Candy bar contains 4.1g.
- Dates contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +275.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1258.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +396.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +521.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92627.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +294.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1183.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +532.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8541% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46347.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55952.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 522kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 15.5g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 33.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 47.4g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 407mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 42.22g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.774mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 3.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 308mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 156mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 4.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 1.243mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 4.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 7.922mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 75µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 4.678g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 16.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 10.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.52mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.534mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.185mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.787mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.385mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)