Dates vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between dates and seaweed
- Dates have more fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% more.
- Dates have 83 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Dates have 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.
- Dates are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Seaweed, kelp, 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 | +637.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2344.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +847.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +684% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +297.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 66µg | 53% |
| Folate | 19µg | 180µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.3g | 27% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 2.85mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 9.57g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 121mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 89mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 168mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.002mg | 13% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 43kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.23mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.642mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.215g)
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.