Dates vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dates and gratin
- Dates have more fiber, potassium, magnesium, and copper; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Dates cover your daily fiber needs 25% more than gratin.
- Gratin has 2 times less magnesium than dates. Dates have 43mg of magnesium, while gratin has 20mg.
- Dates contain less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 | +115% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +59.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +137.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2375% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +565.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1846.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +260.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5869.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1352.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 8g | 1.8g | 25% |
Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
Saturated fat | 0.032g | 4.733g | 21% |
Carbs | 75.03g | 11.27g | 21% |
Sodium | 2mg | 433mg | 19% |
Fats | 0.39g | 7.59g | 11% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
Potassium | 656mg | 396mg | 8% |
Calories | 282kcal | 132kcal | 8% |
Calcium | 39mg | 119mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 62mg | 113mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
Iron | 1.02mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
Protein | 2.45g | 5.06g | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 2.149g | 5% |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 20mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.387mg | 4% |
Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.993mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.276g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
Selenium | 3µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 67.03g | 9.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.071mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.151mg | 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?

Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?

Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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