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Prunes vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Prunes and Babassu oil

  • Prunes has more Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Babassu oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Babassu oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 406% more than Prunes.
  • Prunes has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Oil, babassu.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4341.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4341.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26215.8%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2480.6%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2480.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Babassu oil Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 0g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 100g Babassu oil
Carbs 63.88g 0g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 884kcal Babassu oil
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 0g Babassu oil
Fiber 7.1g 0g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 0mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 0mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 0mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 0mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 0mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0.44mg 0mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 19.1mg Babassu oil
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 81.2g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 11.4g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.6g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Babassu oil
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
31%
Prunes
32%
Babassu oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
0%
Babassu oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.