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Tomato sauce vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato sauce and Dates

  • Tomato sauce is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, yet Dates are richer in Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Dates is 26% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains 29 times more Vitamin E than Dates . Tomato sauce contains 1.44mg of Vitamin E , while Dates contain 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Iron - 1.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Iron - 1.02

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 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin E +2780%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
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 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin E +2780%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +344.6%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +1313%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 +344.6%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +1313%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +33957.1%
Contains more Glucose +991.8%
Contains more Fructose +1071.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
38% 31% 31%
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
Contains more Sucrose +33957.1%
Contains more Glucose +991.8%
Contains more Fructose +1071.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Dates Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 67.03g Dates
Protein 1.2g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 5.31g 75.03g Dates
Calories 24kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 1.67g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 3.56g 63.35g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 8g Dates
Calcium 14mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.96mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 15mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 27mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 297mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 11mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.22mg 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0.115mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.113mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 435IU 10IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.05mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0.4mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 9µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.7µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.037mg 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.034mg 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.037mg 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.008mg 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.025mg 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.02mg 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.036g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.019g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
14%
Tomato sauce
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.

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