Prune
A prune is a dried plum, most commonly from the European plum (Prunus domestica). Not all plum species or varieties can be dried into prunes. A prune is the firm-fleshed fruit (plum) of Prunus domestica varieties that have a high soluble solids content, and do not ferment during drying. Use of the term "prune" for fresh plums is obsolete except when applied to varieties of plum grown for drying.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,006 kJ (240 kcal) |
63.88 g | |
| Sugars | 38.13 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g |
0.38 g | |
2.18 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 5% 39 μg4% 394 μg148 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 4% 0.051 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 16% 0.186 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 13% 1.882 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 8% 0.422 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 16% 0.205 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 1% 4 μg |
| Choline | 2% 10.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1% 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3% 0.43 mg |
| Vitamin K | 57% 59.5 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 4% 43 mg |
| Iron | 7% 0.93 mg |
| Magnesium | 12% 41 mg |
| Manganese | 14% 0.299 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10% 69 mg |
| Potassium | 24% 732 mg |
| Sodium | 0% 2 mg |
| Zinc | 5% 0.44 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 31 g |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
Most prunes are freestone cultivars (the pit is easy to remove), whereas most plums grown for fresh consumption are clingstone (the pit is more difficult to remove).
Prunes are 64% carbohydrates, including dietary fiber, 2% protein, a rich source of vitamin K, and a moderate source of B vitamins and dietary minerals. The sorbitol content of dietary fiber likely provides the laxative effect associated with consuming prunes.