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Java plum vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between java plum and prunes?

  • Java plum is richer in vitamin C, yet prunes are richer in potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Prunes' daily need coverage for potassium is 19% higher.
  • Java plum has 24 times more vitamin C than prunes. Java plum has 14.3mg of vitamin C, while prunes have 0.6mg.

We used Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types in this comparison.

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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 11% 5.7% 7% 7.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 1.8% 0% 0%
Prunes
10
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 +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +826.6%
Contains more IronIron +389.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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.
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 48% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 2.8% 4.9% 0% 8.8% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Prunes
10
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 +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 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 WaterWater +168.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +202.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.5%
Contains more OtherOther +633.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.281mg 31%
Fiber 7.1g 28%
Potassium 79mg 732mg 19%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Carbs 15.56g 63.88g 16%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.205mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.186mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 1.882mg 10%
Calories 60kcal 240kcal 9%
Iron 0.19mg 0.93mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Phosphorus 17mg 69mg 7%
Magnesium 15mg 41mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Protein 0.72g 2.18g 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 43mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Sodium 14mg 2mg 1%
Fats 0.23g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 15.56g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 38.13g N/A
Saturated fat 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Java plum 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
5%
Java plum
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum 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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.