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Plum
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What is Plum?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.42 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg
Rank: 48 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

46.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal
Rank: 46 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

71.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

310.00 kcal
Rank: 9 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Varieties

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Grainy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Caucasus

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica

Synonym

Prunus domestica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Prunus

Species

P. domestica

Generic Group

Rose

What is Plum Good For?

What is Plum? What is Plum good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Plum fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Plum Benefits are: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, heart care, increase in haemoglobin and prevents diabetes and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, flu treatment, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles, skin revitalization and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, remedy for split ends and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Plum side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Plum.