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Prunes vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Sherbet different?

  • Prunes is higher than Sherbet in Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Prunes covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Sherbet.
  • Prunes contains 30 times more Vitamin B3 than Sherbet. Prunes contains 1.882mg of Vitamin B3, while Sherbet contains 0.063mg.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Sherbet, orange types were 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.
Prunes
7
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Contains more Iron +564.3%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +903.6%
Contains more Manganese +2618.2%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +564.3%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +903.6%
Contains more Manganese +2618.2%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1597.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 4
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1597.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
3
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Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.1%
Contains more Other +560%
Contains more Fats +426.3%
Contains more Water +113.8%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.1%
Contains more Other +560%
Contains more Fats +426.3%
Contains more Water +113.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 29.1g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 1.1g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 63.88g 30.4g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 144kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 7.1g 1.3g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0.93mg 0.14mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 8mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 40mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 96mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 46mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.281mg 0.028mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.011mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 781IU 46IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 12µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.01mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.027mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.097mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.063mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.224mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.023mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 1.16g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.