Dates vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dates and prickly pear
- Dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet prickly pear is richer in vitamin C and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for dates is 18% higher.
- Dates contain 3 times more iron than prickly pear. Dates contain 1.02mg of iron, while prickly pear contains 0.3mg.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index than dates.
Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Prickly pears, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +198.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +97.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +684% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +326.4% |
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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
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1021.1% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 9.57g | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 14mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 220mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 41kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.46mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 0.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 5.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)