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Prunes vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prunes and Maple syrup

  • Prunes has more Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple syrup is 113% higher.

Food types used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Syrups, maple.

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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 Iron +745.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3350%
Contains more Potassium +245.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1461.1%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +872.6%
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +745.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3350%
Contains more Potassium +245.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1461.1%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +872.6%
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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5350%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Other +461.7%
Equal in Carbs - 67.04
Equal in Water - 32.39
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5350%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Other +461.7%
Equal in Carbs - 67.04
Equal in Water - 32.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1491.3%
Contains more Fructose +2294.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +38780%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1491.3%
Contains more Fructose +2294.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +38780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 2.18g 0.04g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.06g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 240kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g 0.52g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 60.46g Prunes
Fiber 7.1g 0g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.93mg 0.11mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 21mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 2mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 212mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 12mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.281mg 0.018mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.081mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.036mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.002mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.011g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.017g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

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

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