Egg vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eggs and dates?
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while dates are higher in fiber.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 199% higher.
- Dates have a higher glycemic index (42) than eggs (0).
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Dates, deglet noor 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 CalciumCalcium | +28.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +870.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +262.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +926.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +420.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +907.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1960% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +677.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +4563.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1890.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +413.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2620.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +263.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6599.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11225% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7342.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 2mg | 0.206mg | 199% |
Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg | 124% |
Choline | 293.8mg | 6.3mg | 52% |
Selenium | 30.8µg | 3µg | 51% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0µg | 46% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.066mg | 34% |
Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
Carbs | 1.12g | 75.03g | 25% |
Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
Protein | 12.58g | 2.45g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 149µg | 0µg | 17% |
Fats | 10.61g | 0.39g | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.589mg | 16% |
Potassium | 126mg | 656mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 172mg | 62mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.032g | 15% |
Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU | 11% |
Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.036g | 10% |
Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.262mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.019g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 43mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
Calories | 155kcal | 282kcal | 6% |
Folate | 44µg | 19µg | 6% |
Sodium | 124mg | 2mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.19mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
Calcium | 50mg | 39mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.12g | 67.03g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.12g | 63.35g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.767mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | 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
53%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.235g)