Dates vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dates and muffin
- Dates have more fiber, copper, and potassium, while muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 30% higher.
- Muffin contains 7 times less fiber than dates. Dates contain 8g of fiber, while muffin contains 1.1g.
- The amount of saturated fat in dates is lower.
- Dates have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dates is 42, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +442.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3160% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1351.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1368.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4020.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13294.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42547.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1515.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1516.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +291.7% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 8.103g | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 39.2µg | 30% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.1g | 28% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 16.07g | 24% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 1.21g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 121mg | 16% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 92.5mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 336mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 2.844g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.449mg | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 53g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 4.49g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 1.418mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)