Dates vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between dates and rice
- Dates have more fiber, potassium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, rice has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium.
- Dates' daily need coverage for fiber is 30% more.
- Dates have 19 times more potassium than rice. Dates have 656mg of potassium, while rice has 35mg.
- Rice has a higher glycemic index than dates.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1774.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +233.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 1.476mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.063mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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)
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.