Prunes

Prunes are dehydrated plums and are sometimes referred to as "dried plums." Prunes are a great source of minerals, vitamin A and niacin, Prunes are also a great way to get fiber are often used as a laxative.

Healthy Prune Recipes:

• Prune Smoothie Recipe
• Pork Chops With Spiced Prunes
• Sliced Pork Sandwiches With Prune Juice

The following nutrition information is for one serving of prunes. That would be about one cup of prunes, or 132 grams. This general information is for any uncooked prunes.

Water: 5.28 g

Calories: 447

Protein: 4.88 g

Carbohydrates: 117.57 g

Total Fat: 0.96 g

Saturated Fat: 0.078 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.638 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.210 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 95 mg

Iron: 4.65 mg

Magnesium: 84 mg

Phosphorus: 148 mg

Potassium: 1397 mg

Sodium: 7 mg

Zinc: 0.99 mg

Vitamin C: 0 mg

Thiamin: 0.156 mg

Riboflavin: 0.218 mg

Niacin: 3.953 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.552 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.983 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 3 mcg

Vitamin A: 2326 IU

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

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