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Beer vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beer and prunes

  • Beer contains less vitamin K, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3 than prunes.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for prunes is 50% higher.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than prunes.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +583.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2611.1%
Contains more IronIron +4550%
Contains more CopperCopper +5520%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +392.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3637.5%

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.
Beer
2
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +644%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +929.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +197.4%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1699.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.005mg 0.281mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.1g 28%
Potassium 27mg 732mg 21%
Carbs 3.55g 63.88g 20%
Fructose 0g 12.45g 16%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.205mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.186mg 12%
Iron 0.02mg 0.93mg 11%
Calories 43kcal 240kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.882mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.422mg 8%
Phosphorus 14mg 69mg 8%
Magnesium 6mg 41mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.051mg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Calcium 4mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg 3%
Protein 0.46g 2.18g 3%
Starch 0g 5.11g 2%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.38g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.13g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 10.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.