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Prunes vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prunes and Mashed potato

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium in Prunes is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Prunes covers your daily Vitamin K needs 45% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Prunes. Prunes has 0.186mg of Vitamin B2, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Prunes contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +702.9%
Contains more Manganese +205.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +702.9%
Contains more Manganese +205.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +908.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +908.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Contains more Fats +642.1%
Contains more Water +157.5%
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% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Contains more Fats +642.1%
Contains more Water +157.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1258.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2064.5%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1258.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2064.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +12630%
Contains more Fructose +6125%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +136.8%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +12630%
Contains more Fructose +6125%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +136.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 13.35g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 1.65g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 63.88g 14.65g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 89kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 12.45g 0.2g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 7.1g 1.3g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 18mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.31mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 15mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 59mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 286mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 306mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.035mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.098mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 781IU 185IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.42mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.015mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.015mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.08mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.12mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 59.5µg 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0.105g Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.577g Prunes
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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 Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.