Prune
A prune is a dried plum commonly eaten as a snack or used in baking, sauces, and stews.
About Prune
A prune is a plum preserved by drying, usually from a plum variety that retains its shape and sweetness during dehydration. It is commonly eaten as a snack and used chopped in baked goods, porridge, stuffings, sauces, and stews.
Prunes have concentrated fruity sweetness with caramel-like, winey, or gently tart notes. The flesh is dense and chewy, while the outside is typically wrinkled and leathery; soaking or cooking softens it for incorporation into dishes.
A prune is typically dark purple to nearly black and may be sold whole or pitted, or less commonly with the stone. Purée and juice are distinct dried-plum forms. Preparation by soaking, cooking, chopping, or puréeing changes its firmness and texture.
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Local names for prune
Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.
pruneau
Prune
prune
Dörrpflaume
ciruela pasa
prugna secca
ameixa seca
gedroogde pruim
suszona śliwka
sušená švestka
sušená slivka
suha šljiva
сува шљива
suva šljiva
чернослив
чорнослив
chorno slyv
δαμάσκηνο αποξηραμένο
damáskīno apoxīraméno
kuru erik
prună uscată
aszalt szilva
プルーン
purūn
말린 자두
mallin jadu
西梅干
xīméi gān
برقوق مجفف
barqūq mujaffaf
آلو خشک
ālū-ye khoshk
सूखा आलूबुखारा
sūkhā ālūbukhārā
خشک آلو
khushk ālū
damáskīno apoxīraméno
Romanised form
purūn
Romanised form
Plums, dried (prunes), stewed, with added sugar
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Plums, dried (prunes), stewed, without added sugar
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Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked
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prune puree
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Pruneau, sans noyau, cuit
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Pruneau, sans noyau, sec
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barqūq mujaffaf
Romanised form
chorno slyv
Romanised form
mallin jadu
Romanised form
xīméi gān
Romanised form
sūkhā ālūbukhārā
Romanised form
khushk ālū
Romanised form
ālū-ye khoshk
Romanised form
suva šljiva
Romanised form
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Prune nutrition & diet
Prune nutritional value
Prune (dried plum)
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.
- Calories
- 206.7kcal
- Protein
- 2.6g
- Carbs
- 32.3g
- Fat
- 0.4g
Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F007494. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.
Portions & preparation
Use a reference for whole dried plum, with or without a visible pit, and distinguish unsweetened fruit from products cooked with sugar, juice, or preservatives. Portion context matters because dried fruit is compact; chopped, stewed, or baked forms may include added ingredients.
Compare the right form: Match whole dried plum to the pitted or unpitted, sweetened or unsweetened form and preparation described for the edible portion.
Diet considerations
A prune is plant-derived dried plum. Compatibility can change when it is sweetened, sulfured, coated, filled, or combined with dairy, gelatin, cereal ingredients, or alcohol. Its concentrated dried-fruit form also creates a portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern, unlike fresh plum or a diluted cooked preparation.
AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganTypically compatible
- VegetarianTypically compatible
- PescatarianTypically compatible
- KetoDepends on the version
- PaleoTypically compatible
- Low-carbDepends on the version
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Vegetarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Pescatarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Keto · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Paleo · Typically compatible
- The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
- Low-carb · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Prune (dried plum) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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