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English muffin vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Dates ?

  • English muffin is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Dates are higher in Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Dates ' daily need coverage for Fiber is 21% higher.
  • Dates have 232 times less Sodium than English muffin. English muffin has 464mg of Sodium, while Dates have 2mg.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +400.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +400.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +59.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +361.5%
Contains more Water +105.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +361.5%
Contains more Water +105.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4573.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4573.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Dates Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 67.03g Dates
Protein 7.7g 2.45g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.39g English muffin
Carbs 46g 75.03g Dates
Calories 235kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 8g Dates
Calcium 52mg 39mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 21mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 133mg 62mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 464mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.7mg 0.29mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.357mg 0.262mg English muffin
Selenium 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.052mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.066mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.274mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 37µg 19µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.012mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.043mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.049mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.084mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.066mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.022mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.05mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.071mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.032mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.036g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.019g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Dates
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
English muffin
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.