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Sugar vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar and Prunes?

  • Sugar has less Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus than Prunes.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% higher.

We used Sugars, granulated and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Sugar
Sugar
2
:
8
Prunes
Prunes
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +1760%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +36500%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +3914.3%
Contains more Manganese +7375%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +1760%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +36500%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +3914.3%
Contains more Manganese +7375%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
10
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Prunes
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +154500%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +154500%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Sucrose +66433.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sugar
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Prunes
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
Contains more Sucrose +66433.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 56.78g Sugar
Protein 0g 2.18g Prunes
Fats 0g 0.38g Prunes
Carbs 99.98g 63.88g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 240kcal Sugar
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 0g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 99.8g 38.13g Prunes
Fiber 0g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 1mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.05mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 0mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 0mg 69mg Prunes
Potassium 2mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 1mg 2mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg Prunes
Copper 0.007mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.004mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 0µg 4µg Prunes
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg 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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.088g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Prunes
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
0%
Sugar
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.