Pasta vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and dates
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, while dates have more potassium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Dates' daily need coverage for potassium is 19% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 656mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 75.03g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.206mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.052mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.589mg | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 282kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 2.45g | 5% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.019g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.274mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.262mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +234% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2157.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
