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Custard apple vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between custard apple and prunes?

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin C, yet prunes are higher in fiber, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Custard apple's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 21% more.
  • The glycemic index of prunes is lower.

We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.6%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +131.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more OtherOther +164%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -61.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.281mg 31%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0.6mg 21%
Fiber 2.4g 7.1g 19%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Carbs 25.2g 63.88g 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Potassium 382mg 732mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.882mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.186mg 7%
Phosphorus 21mg 69mg 7%
Calories 101kcal 240kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.422mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 41mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 39µg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 4%
Iron 0.71mg 0.93mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.051mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.088g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.205mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Protein 1.7g 2.18g 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 43mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 22.8g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 38.13g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.