Dates vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dates and roselle different?
- Dates are richer in potassium and vitamin B3, while roselle is higher in calcium, vitamin C, and iron.
- Roselle covers your daily need for calcium, 18% more than dates.
- Dates contain 4 times more vitamin B3 than roselle. Dates contain 1.274mg of vitamin B3, while roselle contains 0.31mg.
Dates, deglet noor and Roselle, raw types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +215.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +451.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.1% |
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 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +311% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +563.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +321.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 23% | |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 11.31g | 21% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 215mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 208mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 49kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 0.96g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 11.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 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% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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.