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Orange juice vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Orange juice and Dates

  • Orange juice has more Vitamin C, however, Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Orange juice covers your daily need of Vitamin C 55% more than Dates .

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Orange juice, raw and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.7%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +1771.4%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.7%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +1771.4%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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 A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
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 A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +330.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +621.4%
Contains more Other +300%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 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 Water +330.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +621.4%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.036
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Dates Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 67.03g Dates
Protein 0.7g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.2g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 10.4g 75.03g Dates
Calories 45kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 8.4g 63.35g Orange juice
Fiber 0.2g 8g Dates
Calcium 11mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.2mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 11mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 17mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 200mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 1mg 2mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0.044mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.014mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 0.1µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 200IU 10IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 50mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.052mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 30µg 19µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.008mg 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.013mg 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.009mg 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.003mg 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.011mg 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.003mg 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.032g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.036g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.019g Orange juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Orange juice 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
22%
Orange juice
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.