Sugar substitute vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Dates ?
- Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 84% higher.
- Dates have 286 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Dates have 2mg.
We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
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Calcium
+2153.8%
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Iron
+537.5%
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Magnesium
+616.7%
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Phosphorus
+675%
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Potassium
+1582.1%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Zinc
+625%
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Copper
+2842.9%
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Manganese
+1090.9%
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Calcium
+2153.8%
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Iron
+537.5%
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Magnesium
+616.7%
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Phosphorus
+675%
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Potassium
+1582.1%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Zinc
+625%
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Copper
+2842.9%
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Manganese
+1090.9%
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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Vitamin B1
+246.7%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
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Vitamin B5
+636.3%
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Vitamin B6
+1000%
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Vitamin B1
+246.7%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
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Vitamin B5
+636.3%
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Vitamin B6
+1000%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+13%
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Other
+151.9%
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Protein
+18.9%
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Fats
+∞%
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Water
+124.6%
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Carbs
+13%
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Other
+151.9%
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Protein
+18.9%
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Fats
+∞%
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Water
+124.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Maltose
+2350%
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+1722.9%
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Fructose
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Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+∞%
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Maltose
+2350%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+1722.9%
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Fructose
+∞%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 84.17g | 67.03g |
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| Protein | 2.06g | 2.45g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 84.77g | 75.03g |
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| Calories | 347kcal | 282kcal |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 19.56g |
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| Sugar | 4.03g | 63.35g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 8g |
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| Calcium | 879mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 1.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 62mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg | 656mg |
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| Sodium | 572mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.206mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.589mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.165mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g |
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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
36%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins