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Recommended amount
How many prunes should you eat per day?
EU rules set 100 grams daily as the condition for a specific health claim. That is not universal personal advice; fruit count varies with mass and calibre.
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How many fruits per day?
The only precise amount set by the cited EU health claim is 100 grams of prunes per day. It does not prescribe a fruit count because size varies. Using the USDA reference measure of 9.5 grams per pitted prune gives roughly 10 to 11 fruits, but weighing is more reliable than counting.
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The prescribed amount and its conversion
The regulation sets a mass, not a number of fruits. Converting it to pieces is only an illustration and does not replace the 100 gram statement that must accompany the health claim.
| Purpose | Amount | Energy and sugars |
|---|---|---|
| Condition for the authorised claim | 100 g daily | Prescribed mass; count is not prescribed |
| Illustration from USDA measure | about 10–11 fruits | Calculated from 9.5 g per pitted prune |
| Reference energy at 100 g | 240 kcal | USDA record 168162; not a SANFRUT analysis |
| Reference fibre at 100 g | 7.1 g | USDA record 168162; not a SANFRUT analysis |
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Why is the amount not the same for everyone?
The 100 gram condition belongs to the rules for using a marketing health claim; it is not an individual eating plan. An appropriate amount depends on the overall diet, the label of the specific product and personal health needs. The site therefore gives no special guidance for children, pregnancy or medical conditions.
Reference values
Points to consider
These are general notes rather than medical advice. This site does not give recommendations for individual health situations.
| Situation | Note |
|---|---|
| Monitoring sugar intake | Account for the sugars declared on the specific product |
| Sudden increase in fibre | A gradual increase is tolerated more easily |
| Children | Whole unpitted fruit carries a choking risk |
| Pregnancy | Discuss the amount with a doctor |
| Medical conditions | Consult a doctor before changing your diet |
The 100 gram daily condition is set by Regulation (EU) 432/2012. The per-fruit conversion uses USDA FoodData Central record 168162. This text is not medical advice. EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 432/2012