Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
India, Iran
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Species
P. domestica
P. granatum
Generic Group
Rose
Pomegranate
Difference Between Plum and Pomegranate
We might think that Plum and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Pomegranate with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.