Dates vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dates and egg whites
- Dates have more fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
- Dates' daily need coverage for fiber is 32% higher.
- Egg whites contain 33 times less vitamin B6 than dates. Dates contain 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while egg whites contain 0.005mg.
- Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of dates is 42.
The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +457.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +795.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +313.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2281.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +565.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10178.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +344.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +326.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33957.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5744.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +27842.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +71.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 20µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.439mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 0.73g | 25% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 0.07g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.023mg | 20% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 10.9g | 17% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 163mg | 15% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 52kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.005mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.105mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.29mg | 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 Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
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)