Dried pitted prunes are a great source of dietary fibre and a delicious go-to snack throughout the day.
There are a number of health benefits associated with consuming prunes such as improving digestion and providing energy.
Although high in natural sugars, do not cause blood sugar levels to spike, which prevents dips in energy
Benefits
- High in fibre
- Aids digestion
- Rich source of potassium
- High in vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin A
- Good source of iron
- Reduces sweet cravings
- Keeps you fuller for longer thanks to the fibre content
Pitted Prunes
Typical composition per 100g
....energy kJ..................... 828 kJ
....energy kCal................. 198 kCal
....protein.......................... 2.80g
....carbohydrates............ 38.40g
........of which sugars..... 38.40g
....fat................................... 0.50g
........of which saturates. 0.10g
....fibre............................... 14.50g
....sodium.......................... 0.004g
....salt................................. 0.01g