A 30g portion, which is about two prunes, counts as one of your 5 a day. Check out our printable infographic to find out what else counts towards your 5-a-day. Be aware that prunes packaged in juice or syrup may be higher in added sugar.

How many prunes should you eat per serving?

Four to five prunes is considered one serving of prunes. It is perfectly safe to consume two to three servings of prunes a day, however everyone is different so we’d suggest you start with one serving a day and see how you feel.

Do prunes make you poop right away?

Prunes also contain sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol that your body poorly digests. It helps alleviate constipation by drawing water into the intestines, spurring a bowel movement ( 6 ).