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Prunes vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Buttermilk different?

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Prunes is 49% higher.
  • Prunes has less Sodium.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat are the varieties used 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
Prunes
7
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +1760%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +384.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +2454.5%
Contains more Manganese +14850%
Contains more Calcium +169.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1760%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +384.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +2454.5%
Contains more Manganese +14850%
Contains more Calcium +169.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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
Prunes
8
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +1561.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +59400%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Prunes
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1561.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +59400%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
2
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Carbs +1233.6%
Contains more Other +196.6%
Contains more Protein +51.8%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Water +191.5%
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +1233.6%
Contains more Other +196.6%
Contains more Protein +51.8%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Water +191.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.2%
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 4.79g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.38g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 63.88g 4.79g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 40kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 7.1g 0g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.93mg 0.05mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 11mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 732mg 151mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 190mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.42mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.011mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.002mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 781IU 47IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 14µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.05mg Prunes
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.034mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.154mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.058mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.275mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.034mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0.1µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.049mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.066mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.05mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.016mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.056mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.027mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.548g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.033g Prunes

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Prunes Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.