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Loquat vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Loquat and Prunes

  • Loquat has less Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Prunes covers your daily Copper needs 27% more than Loquat.

Food varieties used in this article are Loquats, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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.
Loquat
Loquat
2
:
8
Prunes
Prunes
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +232.1%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +602.5%
Contains more Manganese +102%
Loquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +232.1%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +602.5%
Contains more Manganese +102%

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.
Loquat
Loquat
3
:
8
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Loquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
Loquat
1
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Protein +407%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +426.2%
Contains more Other +428%
Loquat
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Protein +407%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +426.2%
Contains more Other +428%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
Loquat
2
:
1
Prunes
Prunes
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%
Loquat
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 0.43g 2.18g Prunes
Fats 0.2g 0.38g Prunes
Carbs 12.14g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 47kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 16mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.28mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 13mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 27mg 69mg Prunes
Potassium 266mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 1mg 2mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.44mg Prunes
Copper 0.04mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.148mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 781IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 39µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 1mg 0.6mg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 14µg 4µg Loquat
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.015mg 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.026mg 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.023mg 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.004mg 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.021mg 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.007mg 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.088g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.062g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat Prunes
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
12%
Loquat
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/nutrients
  2. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.