Dates vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dates and eggnog
- Dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, manganese, and iron, yet eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for dates is 32% higher.
- Dates contain 52 times more manganese than eggnog. Dates contain 0.262mg of manganese, while eggnog contains 0.005mg.
- Dates contain less saturated fat.
- Dates have a lower glycemic index than eggnog.
Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Eggnog.
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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 | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1484.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +728.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +832% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +974.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +302% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3516.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +942.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +59500% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28285.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +48800% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +200% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 0.04g | 24% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 8.05g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.013mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.45µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 165mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 2.591g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 88kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 52.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.105mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 4.19g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 4.55g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 1.302g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.198g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.108mg | 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?
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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