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Macadamia vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macadamia and Prunes

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Prunes is richer in Potassium.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 167% more.
  • Macadamia contains 137 times more Saturated Fat than Prunes. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Prunes contains 0.088g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
8
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +296.8%
Contains more Magnesium +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.5%
Contains more Zinc +195.5%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +1281.6%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +296.8%
Contains more Magnesium +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.5%
Contains more Zinc +195.5%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +1281.6%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
7
:
3
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2243.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 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 E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2243.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
2
:
3
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Protein +262.8%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Contains more Carbs +362.2%
Contains more Water +2173.5%
Contains more Other +131.6%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +262.8%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Contains more Carbs +362.2%
Contains more Water +2173.5%
Contains more Other +131.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
2
:
1
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110988.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2322.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110988.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2322.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Sucrose +2853.3%
Contains more Starch +386.7%
Contains more Glucose +36271.4%
Contains more Fructose +17685.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +2853.3%
Contains more Starch +386.7%
Contains more Glucose +36271.4%
Contains more Fructose +17685.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 7.91g 2.18g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.38g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 718kcal 240kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 0.07g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 4.57g 38.13g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 7.1g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 43mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.93mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 41mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 69mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 5mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 1.3mg 0.44mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.281mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.299mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.3µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.43mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.6mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.051mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.882mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.422mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.205mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 4µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.025mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.049mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.041mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.066mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.023mg 0.016mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.052mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.056mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.027mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.053g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.062g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.