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Almonds vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almonds and Prunes

  • Almonds have more Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Prunes are richer in Vitamin K.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 168% more.
  • Almonds contain 7 times more Manganese than Prunes. Almonds contain 2.179mg of Manganese, while Prunes contain 0.299mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +558.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525.6%
Contains more IronIron +298.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +609.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +597.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +628.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
~equal in Potassium ~732mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 47% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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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 ProteinProtein +870.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13039.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.4%
Contains more WaterWater +601.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59430.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19785.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
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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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2533.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +609.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14876.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11218.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +50%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Prunes Opinion
Calories 579kcal 240kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 2.18g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0.38g Almonds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Net carbs 9.05g 56.78g Prunes
Carbs 21.55g 63.88g Prunes
Magnesium 270mg 41mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 43mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 732mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.93mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 38.13g Almonds
Fiber 12.5g 7.1g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.281mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.44mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g 5.11g Prunes
Phosphorus 481mg 69mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 2mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.43mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.299mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 0.3µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.051mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.186mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.882mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.422mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.205mg Prunes
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg Prunes
Folate 44µg 4µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Prunes
Choline 52.1mg 10.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.053g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.062g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.025mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.049mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.041mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.066mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.05mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.016mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.052mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.056mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.027mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 12.45g Prunes
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Prunes
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
29%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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