Skip to main content

Prune juice, canned

Fruits Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 52 AFCD 25 SR Legacy

Prune juice, canned is a fruit at 56.4 calories per 100g. This fruit is virtually fat-free. Fruits are naturally rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. They are an important part of a balanced diet and contribute to daily micronutrient needs. Our database tracks 77 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, polyphenol profile, environmental footprint data.

56.4
Calories
kcal
0.50
Protein
g
0.03
Fat
g
17.4
Carbs
g
0.80
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💪
Carbohydrate
17.4 g
13% DV
💎
Manganese
0.29 mg
13% DV
🥜
Omega-3 ALA
0.12 g
8% DV

Data for 77 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD84.7g
2%
Calories AFCD56.4kcal
Energy (kJ) SR297kj
Protein AFCD0.50g
1%
Total Fat SR0.03g
Carbohydrate SR17.4g
13%
Fiber AFCD0.80g
2%
Total Sugars SR16.4g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD0.30g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD4.0mg
0%
Iron AFCD0.40mg
5%
Magnesium AFCD11.0mg
3%
Phosphorus AFCD10.0mg
1%
Potassium AFCD121mg
4%
Sodium AFCD5.0mg
0%
Zinc AFCD0mg
Copper AFCD0.06mg
7%
Manganese AFCD0.29mg
13%
Selenium AFCD0.40µg
1%
Fluoride SR60.2µg
2%
Vitamins 32
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD1.0µg
0%
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD6.0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin AFCD0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR40.0µg
Vitamin C AFCD6.0mg
7%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0µg
Vitamin E AFCD0mg
Beta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR3.4µg
3%
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.07mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0mg
Niacin (B3) AFCD0mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.11mg
2%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.07mg
5%
Folate AFCD5.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD5.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD5.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0µg
Choline SR2.7mg
0%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0.16g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0.10g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0.22g
Trans Fat AFCD0g
Cholesterol AFCD0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0.12g
8%
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0.09g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD0.02g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD0.01g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.002g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0.09g
0%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0g
Amino Acids 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.006g
Phytochemicals 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Oxalic Acid AFCD0mg
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

31
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin C + Iron●●●

Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ in the gut. Adding 75 mg vitamin C to a meal can increase iron absorption 3–4 fold.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1989

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Vitamin C vs Copper●●

High-dose vitamin C (>1,500 mg/day) may reduce copper absorption by reducing Cu²⁺ to Cu⁺, though the clinical significance at normal intakes is minimal.

Harris, Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Dried Fruits” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin C loses up to 49% when dried. Baked retains 80%.
Folate loses up to 50% when sautéed. Dried retains 61%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Glycemic Impact

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. Glycemic Load (GL) accounts for typical serving size. Low GI < 55, Medium 56–69, High ≥ 70.

29
Glycemic Index
Low GI
10
Glycemic Load
Low GL (per 60g)
GI Scale 29
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Prunes, dried” · ●●● high confidence

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021)

Polyphenols & Bioactive Compounds

Polyphenols are plant-derived compounds with antioxidant properties. Higher intake is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk and improved gut health.

194
Total Polyphenols
mg per 100g · Rich Source
2
Polyphenol Classes
identified in this food
Flavonoids56 mg29%
Phenolic Acids138 mg71%

Processing Impact on Polyphenols

How common cooking methods affect polyphenol content in fruits. Retention % is relative to the raw/unprocessed food.

Best Method
Freezing
95% retained
Most Loss
Juicing
52% retained
🧊
Freezing95%
Excellent retention; flash-freezing preserves structure and polyp≈184 mg
☀️
Drying82%
Moderate heat degradation offset by concentration; sun-drying ret≈159 mg
🫕
Boiling68%
Significant leaching of water-soluble flavonoids into cooking wat≈132 mg
🔥
Baking/Roasting65%
Dry heat degrades anthocyanins more than other flavonoids≈126 mg
🥫
Canning55%
Prolonged thermal treatment and water contact cause significant l≈107 mg
🧃
Juicing52%
Fiber-bound polyphenols lost with pulp; clear juices lose more th≈101 mg

Health Associations

Research-backed associations for the polyphenol classes found in this food. Evidence strength rated from systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

🔵
↑ Antioxidant capacityStrong
Phenolic Acids: Chlorogenic acid (coffee) and ferulic acid (grains) show consistent antioxidant
🔵
↑ Glucose metabolismModerate
Phenolic Acids: Chlorogenic acid may slow glucose absorption and improve insulin sensitivity
💜
↓ Cardiovascular disease riskModerate
Flavonoids: Meta-analyses of prospective cohorts show 10-20% lower CVD risk with higher flav
💜
↓ Blood pressureModerate
Flavonoids: RCTs show modest systolic BP reductions (2-5 mmHg) with flavanol-rich cocoa and
⚠ Most evidence is from observational studies and in vitro research. Randomized controlled trials are limited. Individual responses vary based on gut microbiome, genetics, and overall diet. Associations do not prove causation.

Polyphenol data matched from: “Prune, dried” · ●●● high confidence

Source: Phenol-Explorer 3.6 (INRA, 2023) · Retention: Rothwell 2013, Palermo 2014 · Health: Del Bo' 2019, Grosso 2017

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Other Fruit” category.

1.1
kg CO₂e / kg
Low Impact
1.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
153
L water / kg
Water Use
4.8
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions1.1 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use1.4 m² / kg
Water Use153 L / kg
Eutrophication3.6 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification4.8 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Fruits

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Fruits” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Dominican Republic
618
2.
Oman
424
3.
Uganda
422
4.
Guyana
416
5.
Sao Tome and Principe
366
6.
Saudi Arabia
352
7.
Papua New Guinea
317
8.
Dominica
308
9.
Albania
293
10.
Ghana
286

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+38%
1961: 93 kcal2023: 128 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Prune juice, canned?

Prune juice, canned contains 56.4 kcal per 100 grams, making it a low-calorie food. The energy comes from 0.50g of protein (4% of calories), 0.03g of fat (0%), and 17.4g of carbohydrates (124%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Prune juice, canned most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Prune juice, canned is Carbohydrate, providing 17.4 g per 100g (13% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Manganese (13% DV). Our database tracks 77 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Prune juice, canned high in protein?

At 0.50g per 100 grams, Prune juice, canned is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.

How much fiber is in Prune juice, canned?

Prune juice, canned contains 0.80g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the glycemic index of Prune juice, canned?

Prune juice, canned has a glycemic index of 29, which is classified as low (≤55). Low-GI foods cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which may be beneficial for blood sugar management. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

Does Prune juice, canned contain polyphenols?

Yes, Prune juice, canned contains approximately 194 mg of polyphenols per 100g, primarily from the high class. Polyphenols are bioactive plant compounds associated with antioxidant properties. Their retention can vary with cooking and processing methods — see the processing impact section above for details.