Prunes vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between prunes and chocolate cake
- Prunes have more fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, selenium, and iron.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% more.
- Prunes contain 6 times more vitamin A than chocolate cake. Prunes contain 781IU of vitamin A, while chocolate cake contains 140IU.
- Prunes contain less saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +28.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3866.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1171.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3873.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11294.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4353.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 50% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 1.6g | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 11.9µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 315mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.041mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.61mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.207mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 4µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 5.3g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 43mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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