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Dried fruit vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dried fruit and Honey different?

  • Dried fruit is higher than Honey in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily need of Copper 34% more than Honey.

Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Honey 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.
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1675%
Contains more Potassium +2134.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +852.8%
Contains more Manganese +193.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1675%
Contains more Potassium +2134.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +852.8%
Contains more Manganese +193.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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.
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Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2039.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2039.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1030%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +80.6%
Contains more Other +1185%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1030%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +80.6%
Contains more Other +1185%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +786.5%
Contains more Fructose +228.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 35.75
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +786.5%
Contains more Fructose +228.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 35.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Honey Opinion
Net carbs 55.34g 82.2g Honey
Protein 3.39g 0.3g Dried fruit
Fats 0.51g 0g Dried fruit
Carbs 62.64g 82.4g Honey
Calories 241kcal 304kcal Honey
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 12.47g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 53.44g 82.12g Dried fruit
Fiber 7.3g 0.2g Dried fruit
Calcium 55mg 6mg Dried fruit
Iron 2.66mg 0.42mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 71mg 4mg Dried fruit
Potassium 1162mg 52mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg Dried fruit
Copper 0.343mg 0.036mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.235mg 0.08mg Dried fruit
Selenium 2.2µg 0.8µg Dried fruit
Vitamin A 3604IU 0IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg 0mg Dried fruit
Vitamin C 1mg 0.5mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.038mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 0.121mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.068mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.024mg Dried fruit
Folate 10µg 2µg Dried fruit
Vitamin K 3.1µg 0µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.004mg Dried fruit
Threonine 0.073mg 0.004mg Dried fruit
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.008mg Dried fruit
Leucine 0.105mg 0.01mg Dried fruit
Lysine 0.083mg 0.008mg Dried fruit
Methionine 0.015mg 0.001mg Dried fruit
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.011mg Dried fruit
Valine 0.078mg 0.009mg Dried fruit
Histidine 0.047mg 0.001mg Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 0g Dried fruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0g Dried fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dried fruit Honey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Dried fruit
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.