Dates vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Dates and Macaroon?
- Dates are richer in Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Macaroon is higher in Copper, and Selenium.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
- Macaroon has 6 times less Folate than Dates. Dates have 19µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
- Dates are lower in Sodium.
We used Dates, deglet noor and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.
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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 | +48.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +680% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +479.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5682.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4372.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4163.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 460kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 3.02g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 22.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 56.12g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 61.22g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.82mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 45.16g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.269mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 68mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 241mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 9.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 20.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 1.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.