Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Purple
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
NA
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Caucasus
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
P. domestica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Plum
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Plum with peel is 63.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Plum 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 Purple Mangosteen and Plum is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.