Dates vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dates and caramel
- Dates have more fiber, copper, potassium, iron, and manganese, while caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Dates' daily need coverage for fiber is 32% higher.
- Caramel contains 24 times less manganese than dates. Dates contain 0.262mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in dates is lower.
- Dates have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dates is 42, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Candies, caramels.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +628.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1044.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2281.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +760.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +141.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1976.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4183.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18205.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 3.478g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.018mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.256mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 214mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 245mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 138mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 382kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 4.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 77g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dates is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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