If keeping fat down is your priority for a night-shift break, compare plain dried fruit with fruit-and-nut mixes on a per-100g basis: Tesco and M&S list 0–0.3g fat per 100g for the plain-prune examples here, while Whitworths lists 23.6g for its peanut-containing mix. A smaller pack can make it easier to plan what you take to work, but check its actual weight and ingredients; the NHS advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes rather than grazing on it between meals to reduce tooth-decay risk.
If you want dried fruit for a work break but would rather avoid a nut-containing mix, check fat per 100g. The plain-prune labels cited by Tesco and M&S show 0–0.3g per 100g; Whitworths lists 23.6g per 100g for its peanut-containing 1DERS mix. Those figures describe these products, not every dried-fruit snack.
A small pack may be easier to take on shift than a large bag, but its weight is not necessarily a standard portion. Tesco lists a 40g Whitworths prune pack; the NHS says 30g of dried fruit counts as one 5 A Day portion.
If added sugar or particular ingredients matter to you, read the full label. Tesco lists Sunsweet prunes as having no added sugar, while Whitworths lists sweetened cranberries and peanuts in its 1DERS mix, with a warning that it may also contain nuts and sesame.
Start with the per-100g nutrition panel to compare products, then check the pack size, ingredients and how the fruit fits into your planned break.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100g, not just per pack. Check whether the ingredients include nuts: Whitworths lists peanuts first and 23.6g fat per 100g for its 1DERS mix. | I want to choose by the nutrition panel rather than assume that every snack containing dried fruit has similar fat content. |
| Pack size | Check the weight of a single pack or measure an amount from a larger bag. Tesco lists a 40g Whitworths prune pack; the NHS says 30g of dried fruit counts as one 5 A Day portion. | A pack I can carry to work is useful, but I still want to decide how much to eat during my break. |
| Sugars and timing | Read total sugars even when a product says no added sugar. Tesco lists 38g sugars per 100g for Sunsweet prunes; the NHS advises having dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to reduce tooth-decay risk. | For a night shift, I can include dried fruit with a planned meal break instead of repeatedly eating it throughout the shift. |
| Ingredients and warnings | Read the current ingredients and allergen declaration, particularly for mixes. Also check prune packs for warnings about remaining stones or fragments. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, a category name such as dried fruit is not enough to make that decision. |
Nuts can change the comparison substantially. Whitworths lists 23.6g fat per 100g for its peanut-containing 1DERS mix, while the plain-prune examples listed by Tesco and M&S show 0–0.3g per 100g.
Compare the same per-100g measure and check the ingredients before choosing between plain fruit and a mix.
Tesco lists Sunsweet prunes as having no added sugar and 38g total sugars per 100g. The NHS explains that the total-sugars figure includes sugars naturally present in fruit; it also advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes to reduce tooth-decay risk.
Use the ingredient claim and the nutrition panel for different questions, and plan when you will eat the fruit.
A 40g pack is larger than the NHS reference of 30g of dried fruit for one 5 A Day portion.
Check the pack weight before your break, or measure an amount from a larger bag.
Whitworths lists peanuts in its 1DERS mix and says it may also contain nuts and sesame. Tesco and M&S prune listings warn that stones or fragments may remain.
Read the current pack label, particularly when changing product or buying for someone with an allergy, and heed any stone warning when eating prunes.
These are references for the named products and their labels, not a claim about everything each brand sells.
Tesco lists Sunsweet Stoned Prunes 500G as a plain-prune bag with a no-added-sugar claim.
M&S lists an Organic Soft Prunes 250 g product with UK nutrition information.
Whitworths products illustrate why plain prunes and fruit-and-nut mixes need separate label checks.
Tesco’s product listings provide pack-level information for the named Sunsweet and Whitworths prunes.
These options include raisins, prunes, freeze-dried peach and pineapple for comparing pack formats on a night-shift break. They are different products from the Tesco and M&S examples above; check each current label for the nutrition and ingredients that matter to you.
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The 12 x 14g format gives you a stated amount to pack for a work break. Check the nutrition and ingredients on the pack when comparing these raisins with other dried fruit.
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This 500g prune product is described as individually wrapped, which may suit taking a chosen amount to work. Check the current ingredients and total-sugars figure rather than treating the name’s sugar-free wording as a nutrition result.
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The stated 10g pack offers a small amount to carry for a break. It is freeze-dried peach rather than prunes, so compare its own nutrition panel and ingredients instead of applying the prune figures above.
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This 190g bag lets you choose an amount to take on shift. Joybuy’s product wording says it is free from added sugars; check the current pack for total sugars, allergens and any stone warning. It is not the 40g Whitworths pack discussed above.
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This 120g pineapple product is another dried-fruit format to compare for a work break. Decide how much to take from the bag and check its current ingredients, allergen warning and per-100g nutrition panel.
Not necessarily: compare the products’ fat figures per 100g. Tesco lists 0g for Sunsweet Stoned Prunes and 0.3g for Whitworths Prunes, while M&S lists 0.2g for its Organic Soft Prunes. Whitworths lists 23.6g per 100g for its peanut-containing 1DERS mix, so the ingredients matter as well as the category name.
Consider including a measured amount with a planned meal break rather than repeatedly grazing on it. The British Dietetic Association discusses breaks with lighter meals or snacks during night work but says the evidence is not strong enough for firm optimal meal-timing rules. The NHS specifically advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes instead of between meals to reduce tooth-decay risk.
The NHS says 30g of dried fruit counts as one 5 A Day portion, so a 40g pack is larger than that reference amount. Tesco lists Whitworths Prunes in a 40g pack; check the weight of whichever product you choose rather than assuming a single pack equals one portion.
No. Tesco lists Sunsweet Stoned Prunes as having no added sugar but gives 38g total sugars per 100g. The NHS explains that naturally occurring fruit sugars are included in the total-sugars figure on food labels.
Read the current product’s ingredients and allergen information, especially for fruit-and-nut mixes. Whitworths lists peanuts in its 1DERS mix and warns that it may also contain nuts and sesame. UK government guidance says the required declarable allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list for relevant pre-packed foods.