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Dates vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dates and Potato pancake different?

  • Dates are higher in Fiber, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato pancake is 33% higher.
  • Dates contain 2 times more Fiber than Potato pancake. While Dates contain 8g of Fiber, Potato pancake contains only 3.3g.
  • Dates have less Saturated Fat.

Dates, deglet noor and Potato pancakes are the varieties used 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 Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +196.7%
Equal in Potassium - 622
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +196.7%
Equal in Potassium - 622
Equal in Manganese - 0.26

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 A +1030%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1030%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Protein +148.2%
Contains more Fats +3684.6%
Contains more Water +132.7%
Contains more Other +123.8%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Protein +148.2%
Contains more Fats +3684.6%
Contains more Water +132.7%
Contains more Other +123.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10261.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39457.9%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10261.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39457.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6012.8%
Contains more Glucose +2514.5%
Contains more Fructose +3392.9%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
38% 31% 31%
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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more Sucrose +6012.8%
Contains more Glucose +2514.5%
Contains more Fructose +3392.9%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 24.51g Dates
Protein 2.45g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.39g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 75.03g 27.81g Dates
Calories 282kcal 268kcal Dates
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 19.56g 0.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 8g 3.3g Dates
Calcium 39mg 32mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 43mg 36mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 656mg 622mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 764mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.206mg 0.18mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.26mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 10IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 19µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.7µg
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.043mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.084mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.066mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.022mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.071mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.032mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 2.496g Dates
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.464g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.