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Prunes vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between prunes and chicken sandwich

  • Prunes have more vitamin K, copper, fiber, and vitamin A, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Prunes cover your daily need for vitamin K, 42% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Prunes contain 24 times more vitamin A than chicken sandwich. While prunes contain 781IU of vitamin A, chicken sandwich contains only 32IU.
  • The amount of sodium in prunes is lower.
  • Prunes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.9%
Contains more IronIron +90.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6533.3%

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
2
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%
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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1075%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +646.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2844.7%
Contains more WaterWater +58.3%
~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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8354.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5024.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3122.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1183.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +222.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +666.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1116.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 59.5µg 8.5µg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 7.72mg 36%
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 2mg 753mg 33%
Protein 2.18g 16.28g 28%
Copper 0.281mg 0.067mg 24%
Fiber 7.1g 1.4g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 3.177g 21%
Fats 0.38g 11.19g 17%
Phosphorus 69mg 185mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 1.2mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.23mg 15%
Potassium 732mg 245mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.383mg 14%
Fructose 12.45g 0.97g 14%
Carbs 63.88g 20.89g 14%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.41mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Iron 0.93mg 1.77mg 11%
Folate 4µg 47µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.481g 11%
Saturated fat 0.088g 2.123g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 35.3mg 5%
Starch 5.11g 16.5g 5%
Vitamin A 39µg 3µg 4%
Magnesium 41mg 24mg 4%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.219mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 58mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.61mg 2%
Calories 240kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 38.13g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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