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Prunes vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between prunes and pumpkin pie?

  • Prunes are higher in vitamin K, fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6, yet pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 53% more.
  • Prunes have 5 times more vitamin K than pumpkin pie. While prunes have 59.5µg of vitamin K, pumpkin pie has only 13.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in prunes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of prunes is lower.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types 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
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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1048.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.4%
Contains more OtherOther +133.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2465.8%
Contains more WaterWater +63%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8579.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2754.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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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
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +573.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +336.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +110%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1483.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 39µg 448µg 45%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 13.2µg 39%
Fiber 7.1g 1.8g 21%
Potassium 732mg 167mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Copper 0.281mg 0.148mg 15%
Fats 0.38g 9.75g 14%
Fructose 12.45g 2.85g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.77g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.6g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.063mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.177mg 11%
Sodium 2mg 239mg 10%
Carbs 63.88g 34.83g 10%
Saturated fat 0.088g 1.988g 9%
Selenium 0.3µg 5.4µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Folate 4µg 26µg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.107mg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.124mg 5%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.227mg 3%
Protein 2.18g 3.9g 3%
Phosphorus 69mg 81mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 64mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 10.73g 2%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.76mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.452mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Calories 240kcal 243kcal 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Iron 0.93mg 0.9mg 0%
Sugar 38.13g 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Pumpkin pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Prunes
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients

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

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