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Prunes vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prunes and Chokecherries

  • Prunes have more Vitamin K, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Chokecherries are richer in Fiber.
  • Chokecherries covers your daily Fiber needs 40% more than Prunes.
  • Chokecherries have 4 times less Copper than Prunes. Prunes have 0.281mg of Copper, while Chokecherries have 0.068mg.
  • Chokecherries contain less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock).

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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
7
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 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.9%
Contains more IronIron +132.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +466.7%
~equal in Calcium ~40mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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
7
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% 47% 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 2.3% 2.6% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1716.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.193mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.5%
Contains more OtherOther +252%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more WaterWater +98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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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
6% 59% 36%
Starch: 0.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 8.85 g
Fructose: 5.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +487.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +187.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +131.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Chokecherries
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Chokecherries Opinion
Calories 240kcal 156kcal Prunes
Protein 2.18g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.38g 0.98g Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg Chokecherries
Net carbs 56.78g 16.88g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 33.88g Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 21mg Prunes
Calcium 43mg 40mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 309mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.4mg Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 14.22g Chokecherries
Fiber 7.1g 17g Chokecherries
Copper 0.281mg 0.068mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.19mg Prunes
Starch 5.11g 0.87g Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 45mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 781IU 43IU Prunes
Vitamin A 39µg 2µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.75mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.299mg 0.192mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.029mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.058mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.672mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.33mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.193mg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg 29.3µg Prunes
Folate 4µg 10µg Chokecherries
Choline 10.1mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 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
Fructose 12.45g 5.38g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Chokecherries
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
29%
Prunes
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.