Prunes vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between prunes and pound cake
- Prunes are higher in vitamin K, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Prunes' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 48% higher.
- Prunes have 12 times more fiber than pound cake. While prunes have 7.1g of fiber, pound cake has only 0.6g.
- Prunes have less saturated fat.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index (29) than pound cake (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +412.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +391.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +569% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +59.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1566.7% |
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 | +16.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +469.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3400% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +79.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +549.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 1.7µg | 48% |
Copper | 0.281mg | 0.042mg | 27% |
Fiber | 7.1g | 0.6g | 26% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 3.419g | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.088g | 4.811g | 21% |
Fats | 0.38g | 13.96g | 21% |
Potassium | 732mg | 149mg | 17% |
Sodium | 2mg | 377mg | 16% |
Threonine | 0.049mg | 153mg | 15% |
Fructose | 12.45g | 0.33g | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
Folate | 4µg | 42µg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 69mg | 140mg | 10% |
Choline | 10.1mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
Selenium | 0.3µg | 5µg | 9% |
Magnesium | 41mg | 8mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
Iron | 0.93mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 3.02g | 7% |
Protein | 2.18g | 5g | 6% |
Calories | 240kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
Starch | 5.11g | 17.36g | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
Vitamin A | 39µg | 70µg | 3% |
Carbs | 63.88g | 53.64g | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 1.615mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.78g | 53.04g | N/A |
Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
Sugar | 38.13g | 33.36g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.056mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +72.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3573.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5598.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5414.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3294.7% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +3672.7% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +239.7% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +20353.3% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +450% |
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Galactose
~0g