Calories in prunes
A usual serving, 5 prunes (45 g), has about 110 kcal; 100 g ≈ 240 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 240 | 2.2 g | 0.4 g | 57 g | 7.1 g |
| 5 prunes 45 g | 108 | 1 g | 0.2 g | 26 g | 3.2 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 prunes 45 g | 108 | 1 g | 0.2 g | 26 g |
| 10 prunes 90 g | 216 | 2 g | 0.4 g | 51 g |
How it fits into a day
Five pitted prunes, about 45 g, have about 110 kcal and 3.2 g fibre. Drying takes the water out, so per 100 g they have about five times the calories of fresh plums. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (5 prunes) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Three to five prunes are enough for digestion.
- Prunes stuffed with walnuts have even more calories.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 5 prunes?
About 110 kcal in 45 g, with 1 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 26 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of prunes?
About 240 kcal per 100 g: 2.2 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 57 g carbs, plus 7.1 g fibre.
Which have fewer calories, dried or fresh plums?
Fresh: about 46 kcal per 100 g, dried about 240 kcal.
See also
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Plum
46 kcal
per 100 g
5 plums: 70 kcal
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Fig
74 kcal
per 100 g
1 fig: 35 kcal
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Walnuts
654 kcal
per 100 g
1 handful: 195 kcal
Full table: Fruit and nuts