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Dates vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dates and Kumquat?

  • Dates are richer in Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Selenium, while Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% higher.

We used Dates, deglet noor and Kumquats, raw 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 Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +59%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.3%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +10875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.3%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +10875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +371.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Contains more Water +293.8%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +371.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Contains more Water +293.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dates Kumquat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 9.4g Dates
Protein 2.45g 1.88g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 75.03g 15.9g Dates
Calories 282kcal 71kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 8g 6.5g Dates
Calcium 39mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 1.02mg 0.86mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 20mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 19mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 186mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 10mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.17mg Dates
Copper 0.206mg 0.095mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.135mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 0µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.037mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.429mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.208mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.036mg Dates
Folate 19µg 17µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.103g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Kumquat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Dates
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients
  2. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.