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Prunes vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prunes and Asian pear

  • Prunes are higher than Asian pear in Vitamin K, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Prunes' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Pears, asian, raw.

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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.
Prunes
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +462%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +398.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Prunes
9
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% 47% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +831.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +98%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
4
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +336%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +499.8%
Contains more OtherOther +613.5%
Contains more WaterWater +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.049g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prunes Asian pear
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Prunes Asian pear Opinion
Calories 240kcal 42kcal Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0.5g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.23g Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.8mg Asian pear
Net carbs 56.78g 7.05g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 10.65g Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 8mg Prunes
Calcium 43mg 4mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 121mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0mg Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 7.1g 3.6g Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.05mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.02mg Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 11mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.12mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.06mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.009mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.01mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.219mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.07mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.022mg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg 4.5µg Prunes
Folate 4µg 8µg Asian pear
Choline 10.1mg 5.1mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.049g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.055g Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.005mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0.013mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.014mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0.025mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.017mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0.006mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.013mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0.018mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0.005mg Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Asian pear
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
29%
Prunes
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.