Elderberry vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Elderberry and Prunes different?
- Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Prunes are richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 39% higher.
- Elderberry contains 2 times more Iron than Prunes. While Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, Prunes contain only 0.93mg.
Elderberries, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked are the varieties 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 IronIron | +72% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +720% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +312.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.247 g
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 | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 73kcal | 240kcal |
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| Protein | 0.66g | 2.18g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 36mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 56.78g |
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| Carbs | 18.4g | 63.88g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 280mg | 732mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.93mg |
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| Sugar | 38.13g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 7.1g |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.281mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.44mg |
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| Starch | 5.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 39mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 600IU | 781IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.299mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1.882mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.088g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.247g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.041mg |
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| Leucine | 0.06mg | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 12.45g |
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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
20%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)