Plum and Nectarine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.42 g
99+
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
1.40 g
32
1.70 g
29
Sugar
9.92 g
22
7.90 g
37
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
33
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
35
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg
26
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg
12
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg
19
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
1.90 mg
31
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.28 g
29
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg
99+
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
44.00 mg
36
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
87.02 g
26
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
34
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal
16
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal
9
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
20
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Grainy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm
Facts
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.
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. domestica
P. persica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Plum and Nectarine
We might think that Plum and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Nectarine with peel is 46.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum and Nectarine belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Plum and Nectarine is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
