Dates vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dates and poppy seed
- The amount of manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber in poppy seed is higher than in dates.
- Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 280% more than dates.
- Dates contain less saturated fat.
- Dates have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dates is 42, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Spices, poppy seed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +707% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3587.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +856.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +689.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2624.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1303.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2459.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1542.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +331.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.7% |
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:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +245% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +634.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10556.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.1% |
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
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16516.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150263.2% |
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:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +923.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5270.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +6644.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 6.707mg | 280% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 28.569g | 190% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 1.627mg | 158% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 1438mg | 140% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 870mg | 115% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 9.76mg | 109% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 347mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 7.9mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.854mg | 67% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 41.56g | 63% |
| Fiber | 8g | 19.5g | 46% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 17.99g | 31% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 0.29g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 4.517g | 20% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 13.5µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 28.13g | 16% |
| Folate | 19µg | 82µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 5.982g | 15% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 525kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.247mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.324mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.896mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 719mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | 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
12%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)