Tortilla vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla and dates
- Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, dates are richer in fiber, potassium, and copper.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 35% more than dates.
- Dates have 241 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while dates have 2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +79.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +273.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +524.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +611.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +413.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1957.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1875% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +10736.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +13146.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.02mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.052mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 3µg | 25% |
| Fructose | 0g | 19.56g | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 8g | 22% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Folate | 98µg | 19µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.274mg | 18% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 656mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.206mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 62mg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2.45g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.589mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 75.03g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.165mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.019g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.