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Dates vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dates and Maple sugar?

  • Dates are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 181% more.

We used Dates, deglet noor and Sugars, maple types 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 Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1966.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +1989.7%
Contains more Manganese +1587.8%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1966.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +1989.7%
Contains more Manganese +1587.8%

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.
Dates
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3085%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3085%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2350%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +156.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2350%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +156.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.3%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 2.45g 0.1g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0.2g Dates
Carbs 75.03g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 282kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 84.87g Dates
Fiber 8g 0g Dates
Calcium 39mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.02mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 3mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 274mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 11mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.206mg 0.099mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.009mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.013mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.04mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.048mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.003mg Dates
Folate 19µg 0µg 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 0.036g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dates
Dates is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.