Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.42 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.40 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.92 g9.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.13
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.24 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg0.89 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg3.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
1.90 mg2.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.28 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg259.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.17 mg0.40 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
7.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg23.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.05 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
44.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg18.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
87.02 g86.35 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.75 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal241.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal58.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Prunus armeniaca
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. armeniaca
Generic Group
Rose
Rose