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 vitamin A, copper, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Dried fruit covers your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than honey.
- Honey has a higher glycemic index (61) than dried fruit (31).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +816.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2134.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +852.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1675% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2039.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +658.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +495.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +531.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1030% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1185% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +786.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +228.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~35.75g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 12.47g | 40.94g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.036mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 52mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 0.2g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.121mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.068mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.024mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 82.4g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 304kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 82.12g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)