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Coffee vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coffee and prunes

  • The amount of vitamin K, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus in prunes is higher than in coffee.
  • Prunes cover your daily vitamin K needs 49% more than coffee.
  • Prunes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Prunes
9
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 +1266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1393.9%
Contains more IronIron +9200%
Contains more CopperCopper +13950%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Prunes
11
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +885.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59400%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +288.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Prunes
4
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 +221.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1716.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +461.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Prunes
2
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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +253.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee Prunes
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.002mg 0.281mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.1g 28%
Carbs 0g 63.88g 21%
Potassium 49mg 732mg 20%
Fructose 0g 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.205mg 16%
Calories 1kcal 240kcal 12%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.299mg 12%
Iron 0.01mg 0.93mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 1.882mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Phosphorus 3mg 69mg 9%
Magnesium 3mg 41mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.186mg 8%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Calcium 2mg 43mg 4%
Protein 0.12g 2.18g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.051mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.422mg 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Fats 0.02g 0.38g 1%
Choline 2.6mg 10.1mg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.13g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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%
Coffee
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.