Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Caucasus
America, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Philippines
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Species
P. domestica
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Rose
Arecaceae
Difference Between Plum and Coconut
We might think that Plum and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Coconut with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Plum and Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.