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Prunes vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between prunes and mackerel

  • Prunes are higher in vitamin K, fiber, and copper; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Prunes have less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than prunes (29).

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24366.7%

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.
Prunes
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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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +662.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +905.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +748.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6505.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +407.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15598.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9916.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 2mg 4450mg 193%
Selenium 0.3µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 7.8µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 6.21g 41%
Fats 0.38g 25.1g 38%
Protein 2.18g 18.5g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.088g 7.148g 32%
Fiber 7.1g 0g 28%
Phosphorus 69mg 254mg 26%
Carbs 63.88g 0g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 8.32g 21%
Copper 0.281mg 0.1mg 20%
Choline 10.1mg 101.6mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.41mg 16%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.38mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 3.3mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.1mg 6%
Iron 0.93mg 1.4mg 6%
Potassium 732mg 520mg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 60mg 5%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Calories 240kcal 305kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.02mg 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Calcium 43mg 66mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 39µg 47µg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.19mg 0%
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 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 4448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.