Scientific Name Plum fruit – Prunus domestica .
Plum Fruit Family – Rosaceae .
Plum fruit Origin – Prunus domestica has been traced to East European and Caucasian mountains, while Prunus salicina and Prunus simonii originated in Asia.
Plums Fruit are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K,vitamin B1,vitamin B2,vitamin B3,vitamin B-6,vitamin E,potassium, fluoride, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc.Health benefits of plums are treat osteoporosis, macular degeneration, Prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity,maintain a healthy heart,reduce cholesterol levels,boost immunity,maintain electrolyte balance and blood clotting.
Nutrition chart for Plum
Article shows you the exact minerals, vitamins, cholesterol, carbohydrate, protein, fat compound present in the fruit based on the reference from Source: USDA Nutrient Database
| Nutrient | Unit | 100g | 66g | 165g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | g | 87.23 | 57.57 | 143.93 |
| Energy | kcal | 46 | 30 | 76 |
| Protein | g | 0.7 | 0.46 | 1.15 |
| Total lipid (fat) | g | 0.28 | 0.18 | 0.46 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g | 11.42 | 7.54 | 18.84 |
| Fiber, total dietary | g | 1.4 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Sugars, total | g | 9.92 | 6.55 | 16.37 |
| Calcium, Ca | mg | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Iron, Fe | mg | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| Magnesium, Mg | mg | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Phosphorus, P | mg | 16 | 11 | 26 |
| Potassium, K | mg | 157 | 104 | 259 |
| Sodium, Na | mg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zinc, Zn | mg | 0.1 | 0.07 | 0.17 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg | 9.5 | 6.3 | 15.7 |
| Thiamin | mg | 0.028 | 0.018 | 0.046 |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.026 | 0.017 | 0.043 |
| Niacin | mg | 0.417 | 0.275 | 0.688 |
| Vitamin B-6 | mg | 0.029 | 0.019 | 0.048 |
| Folate, DFE | µg | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Vitamin B-12 | µg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | µg | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Vitamin A, IU | IU | 345 | 228 | 569 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | mg | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.43 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | µg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin D | IU | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | µg | 6.4 | 4.2 | 10.6 |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | g | 0.017 | 0.011 | 0.028 |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | g | 0.134 | 0.088 | 0.221 |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | g | 0.044 | 0.029 | 0.073 |
| Fatty acids, total trans | g | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol | mg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
WATER
Water is an essential compound needed in the diet to promote good digestion,blood circulation and to flush out the waste toxin – chemical compound from our body .
100g of Plum contains 87.23 g of water .
66g of Plum contains 57.57 g of water .
165g of Plum contains 143.93 g of water .
PROTEINS
Proteins are essential nutrients for our body. Proteins are one of the building blocks of body tissue, and can also serve as a fuel source throughout the day.
100g of Plum contains 0.7 g of PROTEINS .
66g of Plum contains 0.46 g of PROTEINS .
165g of Plum contains 1.15 g of PROTEINS .
FAT (lipid)
cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. Too much fat in your blood, it can increase your risk of heart disease.
100g of Plum contains 0.28 g of Cholesterol .
66g of Plum contains 0.18 g of Cholesterol .
165g of Plum contains 0.46 g of Cholesterol .
IRON
Iron is a mineral that is required for our bodies to function properly. Most of the iron in our body is found in the blood as hemoglobin, which is a protein used to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
100g of Plum contains 0.17 mg of IRON .
66g of Plum contains 0.11 mg of IRON .
165g of Plum contains 0.28 mg of IRON .
CALCIUM
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium.
100g of Plum contains 6 mg of CALCIUM .
66g of Plum contains 4 mg of CALCIUM .
165g of Plum contains 10 mg of CALCIUM .
CARBOHYDRATE
Carbohydrates are energy-providing nutrients.
100g of Plum contains 11.42 g of CARBOHYDRATE .
66g of Plum contains 7.54 g of CARBOHYDRATE .
165g of Plum contains 18.84 g of CARBOHYDRATE .
POTASSIUM
Potassium is a mineral that help muscles contract, regulate fluids and mineral in and out of body cells, and helps maintain normal blood pressure by blunting the effect of sodium.
100g of Plum contains 157 mg of POTASSIUM .
66g of Plum contains 104 mg of POTASSIUM .
165g of Plum contains 259 mg of POTASSIUM .
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C found in most foods.Vitamin C is needed for proper growth, development, and to heal wounds.
100g of Plum contains 9.5 mg of VITAMIN C .
66g of Plum contains 6.3 mg of VITAMIN C .
165g of Plum contains 15.7 mg of VITAMIN C .
VITAMIN B12
100g of Plum contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .
66g of Plum contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .
165g of Plum contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .
SODIUM
Sodium in the diet (called dietary sodium) is measured in milligrams (mg).
100g of Plum contains 0 mg of SODIUM .
66g of Plum contains 0 mg of SODIUM .
165g of Plum contains 0 mg of SODIUM .
DIETARY FIBER
Fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.
100g of Plum contains 1.4 g of DIETARY FIBER .
66g of Plum contains 0.9 g of DIETARY FIBER .
165g of Plum contains 2.3 g of DIETARY FIBER .
