Dates vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dates and tea
- Dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet tea is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for dates is 32% higher.
- Dates contain 165 times more vitamin B6 than tea. Dates contain 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while tea contains 0.001mg.
- Tea has a lower glycemic index than dates.
Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water.
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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 | +2050% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3544.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +10100% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1772.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3881.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4430.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16400% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +2000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +3983.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44035.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +966.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +385.2% |
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 Sugar |
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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 minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
Carbs | 75.03g | 0.17g | 25% |
Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.011mg | 22% |
Potassium | 656mg | 18mg | 19% |
Calories | 282kcal | 1kcal | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.001mg | 13% |
Iron | 1.02mg | 0.01mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 2mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 62mg | 1mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.392mg | 6% |
Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
Protein | 2.45g | 0.06g | 5% |
Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.003mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0mg | 4% |
Calcium | 39mg | 3mg | 4% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 11mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg | 2% |
Choline | 6.3mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.39g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 67.03g | 0.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 63.35g | 0.02g | N/A |
Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0g | 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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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index 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
29%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?

Tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)