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Prunes vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between prunes and sockeye salmon?

  • Prunes are higher in vitamin K, fiber, and copper, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.9%
Contains more IronIron +78.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11733.3%

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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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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +1014.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1114.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1365.8%
Contains more WaterWater +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3417%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2040.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 0.3µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 10.123mg 52%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0.1µg 50%
Protein 2.18g 26.48g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.827mg 48%
Phosphorus 69mg 305mg 34%
Fiber 7.1g 0g 28%
Copper 0.281mg 0.076mg 23%
Carbs 63.88g 0g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 10.1mg 112.6mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 1.274mg 17%
Fructose 12.45g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.157mg 9%
Potassium 732mg 436mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.38g 5.57g 8%
Iron 0.93mg 0.52mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 1.864g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.246mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.088g 0.969g 4%
Calories 240kcal 156kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.99mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 92mg 4%
Calcium 43mg 11mg 3%
Starch 5.11g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 39µg 58µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.55mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 41mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.13g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $11)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.