Dates vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Dates and Grapefruit different?
- Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 34% higher.
- Dates contain 13 times more Iron than Grapefruit. While Dates contain 1.02mg of Iron, Grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.
Dates, deglet noor and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +543.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +314.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1090.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +524.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11400% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +603.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +332.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +328.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +579.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1134.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1005.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 0.77g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 31.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 9.06g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 10.66g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g | 1.77g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates 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.