Parsley vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parsley and dates
- Parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, and zinc, yet dates are richer in fiber, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1364% higher.
- Parsley contains 842 times more vitamin A than dates. Parsley contains 8424IU of vitamin A, while dates contain 10IU.
Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +507.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60640.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +327.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1085.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +719.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +552.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 2.7µg | 1364% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 0.4mg | 147% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.02mg | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Folate | 152µg | 19µg | 33% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 75.03g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 8g | 19% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 282kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.589mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 656mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 2.45g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.036g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
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.