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Prunes vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 58% higher.
  • Prunes contains 5 times more Potassium than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While Prunes contains 732mg of Potassium, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 152mg.
  • Prunes has less Sodium.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +381.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Iron +498.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +3333.3%
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% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +381.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Iron +498.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +3333.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +3250%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +512.3%
Contains more Protein +333.9%
Contains more Fats +2173.7%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Other - 2.8
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% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +512.3%
Contains more Protein +333.9%
Contains more Fats +2173.7%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3647.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7698.4%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3647.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7698.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21116.7%
Contains more Fructose +6452.6%
Contains more Starch +1227.4%
Contains more Maltose +1533.3%
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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21116.7%
Contains more Fructose +6452.6%
Contains more Starch +1227.4%
Contains more Maltose +1533.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prunes Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 2.18g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 0.38g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 63.88g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 240kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 5.11g 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 12.45g 0.19g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 7.1g 2.8g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 19mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 41mg 23mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 732mg 152mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 941mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.281mg 0.139mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 0.3µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 781IU 2IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 1µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.086mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 59.5µg 25.4µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.049mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.066mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.05mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.016mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.056mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.027mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 1.653g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.