Orange vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oranges and prunes
- Oranges are higher in vitamin C; however, prunes are richer in vitamin K, copper, fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and iron.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 58% higher.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index (29) than oranges (45).
The food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +310% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +304.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +830% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +524.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +392.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1096% |
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 | +8766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +567.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +443.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148% |
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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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 0.6mg | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 59.5µg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.281mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 7.1g | 19% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 63.88g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 732mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.299mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.205mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 1.882mg | 10% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 240kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.93mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 69mg | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 41mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.422mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 39µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 2.18g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 40mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 10.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)