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Prunes vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Prunes and Biscuit?

  • Prunes is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Potassium, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Prunes has 6 times more Potassium than Biscuit. While Prunes has 732mg of Potassium, Biscuit has only 121mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Prunes is lower.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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
4
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Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Calcium +446.5%
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +6400%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Calcium +446.5%
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +6400%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +598%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +598%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
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Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +4189.5%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 28.9
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +4189.5%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12975.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6614.5%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12975.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6614.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 43.1g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.38g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 63.88g 44.6g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 7.1g 1.5g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.93mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 732mg 121mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 580mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.281mg 0.082mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 781IU 82IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.285mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.035mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.049mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.066mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.05mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.016mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.056mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.027mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 4.324g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.