Prunes vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between prunes and beetroot
- Prunes are higher in vitamin K, copper, fiber, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, beetroot is richer in folate.
- Prunes' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 49% higher.
- Prunes have 24 times more vitamin A than beetroot. While prunes have 781IU of vitamin A, beetroot has only 33IU.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index (29) than beetroot (64).
The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Beets, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +716.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +568.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +183.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.06g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 0.2µg | 49% |
| Folate | 4µg | 109µg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.075mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 9.56g | 18% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 2.8g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 732mg | 325mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.067mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.334mg | 10% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 43kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.18g | 1.61g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.329mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 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
26%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)