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Prunes vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Prunes and Loquat

  • 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.
  • Loquat contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Prunes. Prunes contains 1.882mg of Vitamin B3, while Loquat contains 0.18mg.

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

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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
8
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2
Loquat
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%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
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%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
8
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3
Loquat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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