Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea 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, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
NA
  
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)
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
  
34
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
  
20
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
  
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
  
Purple
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
NA
  
Origin
Caucasus
  
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
  
NA
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
NA
  
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.
  
NA
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
NA
  
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
  
NA
  
Top Importer
United Kingdom
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Chile
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
  
Garcinia mangostana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Garcinia mangostana
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Clusiaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Garcinia
  
Species
P. domestica
  
G. mangostana
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Plum and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Plum and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.