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Noodles vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Noodles and Prunes

  • Noodles is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Prunes is richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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.
Noodles
Noodles
5
:
5
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +1826.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Manganese - 0.299
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +1826.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Manganese - 0.299

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.
Noodles
Noodles
5
:
7
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3619%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.882
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3619%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.882

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
3
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +444.7%
Contains more Water +119%
Contains more Carbs +153.9%
Contains more Other +428%
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Prunes
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 Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +444.7%
Contains more Water +119%
Contains more Carbs +153.9%
Contains more Other +428%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
1
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +996.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +996.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Maltose +400%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +275%
Contains more Glucose +36271.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Prunes
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +400%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +275%
Contains more Glucose +36271.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 4.54g 2.18g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.38g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 138kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 0g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 0.4g 38.13g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 12mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 1.47mg 0.93mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 76mg 69mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 5mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 0.65mg 0.44mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.315mg 0.299mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 0.3µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.051mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1.882mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 84µg 4µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.025mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.049mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.041mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.066mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.05mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.016mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.052mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.056mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.027mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Prunes
Trans Fat 0.029g Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.053g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.062g Noodles

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Prunes
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
21%
Noodles
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.