Dates vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dates and coconut
- Dates have more potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while coconut has more manganese, copper, iron, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 148% higher.
- Coconut contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than dates. Dates contain 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while coconut contains 0.054mg.
- 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 coconut is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.
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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 | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +472.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +236.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8487.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3858.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1826.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 29.698g | 135% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 1.5mg | 54% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 33.49g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.435mg | 25% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 15.23g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 2.43mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 10.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.054mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 356mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 354kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8g | 9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 1.425g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 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
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
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.