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Prunes vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Lasagne different?

  • Prunes is richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Prunes covers your daily need of Vitamin K 44% more than Lasagne.
  • Prunes contains 4 times more Fiber than Lasagne. Prunes contains 7.1g of Fiber, while Lasagne contains 1.7g.
  • Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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
6
:
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +105%
Contains more Potassium +273.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +104.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +105%
Contains more Potassium +273.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +104.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +5200%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
:
Contains more Carbs +315.9%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +1194.7%
Contains more Water +129.2%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +315.9%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +1194.7%
Contains more Water +129.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.4%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
3
:
Contains more Glucose +2637.6%
Contains more Fructose +1097.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +92.4%
Contains more Sucrose +260%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +2637.6%
Contains more Fructose +1097.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +92.4%
Contains more Sucrose +260%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 13.66g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.38g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 63.88g 15.36g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 135kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 12.45g 1.04g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 7.1g 1.7g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.93mg 0.71mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 20mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 732mg 196mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 373mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.281mg 0.09mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.193mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 781IU 437IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.074mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.528mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.323mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.122mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 59.5µg 7µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.049mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.066mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.05mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.016mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.056mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.027mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Prunes
Trans Fat 0.196g Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 2.348g Prunes
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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