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Prunes vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prunes and Balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Prunes is higher than in Balsamic vinegar.
  • Prunes covers your daily Copper needs 28% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 7 times less Potassium than Prunes. Prunes has 732mg of Potassium, while Balsamic vinegar has 112mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 +59.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +553.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +980.8%
Contains more Manganese +128.2%
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 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +553.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +980.8%
Contains more Manganese +128.2%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +275.1%
Contains more Water +147.3%
Contains more Other +128.4%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +275.1%
Contains more Water +147.3%
Contains more Other +128.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +236.3%
Contains more Fructose +68.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +236.3%
Contains more Fructose +68.7%
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.
Prunes Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 17.03g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0.49g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 17.03g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 88kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g 7.38g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 14.95g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 27mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.72mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 12mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 19mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 112mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 23mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.08mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.026mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.131mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 4µg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.