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Asian pear vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Asian pear and Plum different?

  • Asian pear is higher in Fiber, however, Plum is richer in Vitamin C.

Pears, asian, raw and Plums, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Asian pear
Asian pear
3
:
6
Plum
Plum
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +14%
Asian pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 6% 5% 11% 0% 1% 17% 8% 1%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +14%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Asian pear
Asian pear
1
:
9
Plum
Plum
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.2%
Asian pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 13% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6% 0% 12%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Asian pear
Asian pear
1
:
3
Plum
Plum
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23
Equal in Other - 0.37
Asian pear
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23
Equal in Other - 0.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Asian pear
Asian pear
2
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Asian pear
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Plum
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Plum Opinion
Net carbs 7.05g 10.02g Plum
Protein 0.5g 0.7g Plum
Fats 0.23g 0.28g Plum
Carbs 10.65g 11.42g Plum
Calories 42kcal 46kcal Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 7.05g 9.92g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 1.4g Asian pear
Calcium 4mg 6mg Plum
Iron 0mg 0.17mg Plum
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Asian pear
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Plum
Potassium 121mg 157mg Plum
Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg Plum
Copper 0.05mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.06mg 0.052mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 3.8mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.026mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.029mg Plum
Folate 8µg 5µg Asian pear
Vitamin K 4.5µg 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.013mg 0.01mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Leucine 0.025mg 0.015mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.016mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.018mg 0.016mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.017g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.044g Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Plum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.