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Dates vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dates and Potato salad

  • Dates have more Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Potato salad have more Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Dates ' daily need coverage for Fiber is 27% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 3 times less Magnesium than Dates . Dates contain 43mg of Magnesium, while Potato salad contains 15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dates are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +105.3%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Manganese +159.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.31
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Manganese +159.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.31

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 B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1470%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1470%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Water +270.2%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.68
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +571.7%
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Water +270.2%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6788.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19568.4%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6788.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19568.4%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 9.87g Dates
Protein 2.45g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.39g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 75.03g 11.17g Dates
Calories 282kcal 143kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Potato salad
Fiber 8g 1.3g Dates
Calcium 39mg 19mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 0.65mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 15mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 52mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 254mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 529mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.206mg 0.118mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.101mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 10IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.06mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.89mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.534mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.141mg Dates
Folate 19µg 7µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.043mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.084mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.066mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.022mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.071mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.032mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 1.429g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.