Calories in
prune puree
257 kcal per 100 g Prune puree contains 257 calories per 100 grams, or about 93 calories per 2 tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 2.1 g protein, 65.1 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 96% carbohydrate, 3% protein, 1% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 36.0 g | 93 | 0.8 g | 23.4 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 2 tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 257 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.1 g | 23.4 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 39.0 g | 14.0 g |
| Sodium | 23.0 mg | 8.3 mg |
| Potassium | 852.0 mg | 306.7 mg |
| Calcium | 31.0 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100.0 µg | 36.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 30.0 g | 10.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167780). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How prune puree compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, prune puree ranks 3 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 247% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 2 tbsp (93 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 19 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in prune puree?
Prune puree contains 257 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 93 calories per 2 tbsp. It also provides 2.1 g of protein, 65.1 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of prune puree?
By calories, prune puree is roughly 96% carbohydrate, 3% protein and 1% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 2 tbsp?
About 19 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the prune puree I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fruits and fruit juices.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Prune puree". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.