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Barbecue sauce vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue sauce and Prunes

  • Prunes are higher than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Prunes' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce has 514 times more Sodium than Prunes. While Barbecue sauce has 1027mg of Sodium, Prunes have only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, barbecue 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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Prunes
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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 SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.5%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.3%

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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Prunes
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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 +86%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3205.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Prunes
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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 +65.8%
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Prunes
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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 +1686.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +1360%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Prunes
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Barbecue sauce Prunes Opinion
Calories 172kcal 240kcal Prunes
Protein 0.82g 2.18g Prunes
Fats 0.63g 0.38g Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Net carbs 39.87g 56.78g Prunes
Carbs 40.77g 63.88g Prunes
Magnesium 13mg 41mg Prunes
Calcium 33mg 43mg Prunes
Potassium 232mg 732mg Prunes
Iron 0.64mg 0.93mg Prunes
Sugar 33.24g 38.13g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 0.9g 7.1g Prunes
Copper 0.072mg 0.281mg Prunes
Zinc 0.17mg 0.44mg Prunes
Starch 0.35g 5.11g Prunes
Phosphorus 20mg 69mg Prunes
Sodium 1027mg 2mg Prunes
Vitamin A 224IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A 11µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.43mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 1.3µg 0.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.205mg Prunes
Vitamin K 1.8µg 59.5µg Prunes
Folate 2µg 4µg Prunes
Choline 7.1mg 10.1mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.088g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.053g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.062g Barbecue sauce
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
Fructose 14.17g 12.45g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
29%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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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