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Prunes vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prunes and Chocolate ice cream

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.
  • Prunes has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate ice cream. While Prunes has 1.882mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • Prunes has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 Magnesium +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.93

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.194
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.194

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +126.5%
Contains more Other +103.1%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Water +80.1%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +126.5%
Contains more Other +103.1%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Water +80.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prunes Chocolate ice cream
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 27g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.38g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 63.88g 28.2g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 216kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 25.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 7.1g 1.2g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.93mg
Magnesium 41mg 29mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 732mg 249mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 76mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.281mg 0.135mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.14mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 781IU 416IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.3mg Prunes
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.042mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.226mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.055mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0.3µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 6.8g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prunes Chocolate ice cream
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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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $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.
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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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.