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Avocado vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Prunes different?

  • Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C, while Prunes are higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Prunes covers your daily need of Vitamin K 32% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado contains 24 times more Saturated Fat than Prunes. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Prunes contain 0.088g.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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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 ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +69.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.6%

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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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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 CVitamin C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +381.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.882mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +3757.9%
Contains more WaterWater +136.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +648.9%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
~equal in Protein ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
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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 +18388.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2829%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4545.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +6781.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +10275%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Avocado Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Prunes Opinion
Calories 160kcal 240kcal Prunes
Protein 2g 2.18g Prunes
Fats 14.66g 0.38g Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 0.6mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 56.78g Prunes
Carbs 8.53g 63.88g Prunes
Magnesium 29mg 41mg Prunes
Calcium 12mg 43mg Prunes
Potassium 485mg 732mg Prunes
Iron 0.55mg 0.93mg Prunes
Sugar 0.66g 38.13g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 7.1g Prunes
Copper 0.19mg 0.281mg Prunes
Zinc 0.64mg 0.44mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g 5.11g Prunes
Phosphorus 52mg 69mg Prunes
Sodium 7mg 2mg Prunes
Vitamin A 146IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A 7µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.43mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.051mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.422mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.205mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 59.5µg Prunes
Folate 81µg 4µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg 10.1mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.053g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.062g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.025mg
Threonine 0.073mg 0.049mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.041mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg 0.066mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg 0.05mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.016mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.052mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg 0.056mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg 0.027mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g 12.45g Prunes
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
33%
Avocado
29%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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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