Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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 word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Russia
Top Exporter
Chile
Poland
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Prunus avium
Synonym
Prunus domestica
Prunus avium
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
P. avium
Difference Between Plum and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Plum and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Sweet Cherry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.