Prunes vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between prunes and eggs
- Prunes have more vitamin K, fiber, and potassium; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 191% more than prunes.
- Prunes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +310% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +481% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10166.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2840.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2808.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5603.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +477.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2692.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +141.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7592.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2180.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.281mg | 2mg | 191% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 30.8µg | 55% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 293.8mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 0.3µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 0g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.513mg | 25% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 12.58g | 21% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 1.12g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 1.398mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 126mg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 172mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 3.267g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 149µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.064mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Folate | 4µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 1.414g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 155kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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
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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.179g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins