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Prunes vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Prunes and Honey?

  • Prunes is richer than Honey in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% more.
  • Prunes has 36 times more Fiber than Honey. While Prunes has 7.1g of Fiber, Honey has only 0.2g.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Honey types in this article.

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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.
Prunes
Prunes
9
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1625%
Contains more Potassium +1307.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +680.6%
Contains more Manganese +273.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1625%
Contains more Potassium +1307.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +680.6%
Contains more Manganese +273.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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.
Prunes
Prunes
10
:
0
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +626.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +1220%
Contains more Carbs +29%
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
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +626.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +1220%
Contains more Carbs +29%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
1
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +493.3%
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +228.8%
Contains more Maltose +2300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Prunes
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +493.3%
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +228.8%
Contains more Maltose +2300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Honey Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 82.2g Honey
Protein 2.18g 0.3g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 82.4g Honey
Calories 240kcal 304kcal Honey
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 38.13g 82.12g Prunes
Fiber 7.1g 0.2g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 6mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.42mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 2mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 4mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 52mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 4mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.036mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.08mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.038mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.121mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.068mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.024mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 2µg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.004mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0.004mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.008mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0.01mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.008mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0.001mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.011mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0.009mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0.001mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Honey
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
31%
Prunes
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.