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Prunes vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prunes and Pita

  • Prunes has more Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Pita has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pita is 23% higher.
  • Pita has 6 times less Potassium than Prunes. Prunes has 732mg of Potassium, while Pita has 120mg.
  • Prunes is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
5
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5
Pita
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +510%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +67.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +510%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +67.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%

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
8
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3
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
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3
Pita
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +317.4%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Equal in Water - 32.1
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +317.4%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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2
Pita
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +762.9%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +762.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Pita Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 53.5g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 9.1g Pita
Fats 0.38g 1.2g Pita
Carbs 63.88g 55.7g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 275kcal Pita
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Pita
Fiber 7.1g 2.2g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 86mg Pita
Iron 0.93mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 41mg 26mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 732mg 120mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 536mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.281mg 0.168mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.097mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.397mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.034mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.049mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.066mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.05mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.016mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.056mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.027mg 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.166g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.