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Prunes vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between prunes and brie?

  • Prunes are higher in vitamin K, copper, and fiber, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in prunes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Cheese, brie 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
6
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%
Brie
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381.6%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more CopperCopper +1378.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +779.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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.
Prunes
4
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% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Brie
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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 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2487%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1525%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
1
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Brie
4
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14095.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +851.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7184.2%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
1
43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15018.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1232.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Brie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.088g 17.41g 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 2.3µg 48%
Fats 0.38g 27.68g 42%
Protein 2.18g 20.75g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Copper 0.281mg 0.019mg 29%
Fiber 7.1g 0g 28%
Sodium 2mg 629mg 27%
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.52mg 26%
Carbs 63.88g 0.45g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 8.013g 20%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.38mg 18%
Phosphorus 69mg 188mg 17%
Potassium 732mg 152mg 17%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Folate 4µg 65µg 15%
Vitamin A 39µg 174µg 15%
Calcium 43mg 184mg 14%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.034mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.38mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.826g 5%
Magnesium 41mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.69mg 5%
Calories 240kcal 334kcal 5%
Iron 0.93mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.235mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 38.13g 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Brie
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
26%
Prunes
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.322g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.