Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
C. maxima
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Plum and Pomelo
We might think that Plum and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Pomelo with peel is 46.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.