Dates vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dates and sugar substitute?
- Dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 84% higher.
- Sugar substitute has 29 times less copper than dates. Dates have 0.206mg of copper, while sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
- Dates are lower in sodium.
We used Dates, deglet noor and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.
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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 | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1582.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +537.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2842.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +675% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1090.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2153.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +636.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1722.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2350% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 39mg | 879mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0.6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 572mg | 25% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 0g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.007mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 39mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 347kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 84.77g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.45g | 2.06g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 4.03g | N/A |
| 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
12%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins