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Plum vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Plum and Loquat

  • Plum has more Vitamin C, however, Loquat is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, raw and Loquats, raw.

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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.
Plum
Plum
3
:
7
Loquat
Loquat
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Loquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Plum
Plum
8
:
3
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.024
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%
Loquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.024

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
3
:
2
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Loquat
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
2
:
1
Loquat
Loquat
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Loquat
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 10.44g Loquat
Protein 0.7g 0.43g Plum
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Plum
Carbs 11.42g 12.14g Loquat
Calories 46kcal 47kcal Loquat
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g Loquat
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Loquat
Calcium 6mg 16mg Loquat
Iron 0.17mg 0.28mg Loquat
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Loquat
Phosphorus 16mg 27mg Loquat
Potassium 157mg 266mg Loquat
Sodium 0mg 1mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Plum
Copper 0.057mg 0.04mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin A 345IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 1mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.019mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.024mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.18mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 5µg 14µg Loquat
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.015mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.016mg 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Valine 0.016mg 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.009mg 0.007mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.04g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.008g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.091g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Loquat
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
9%
Plum
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients
  2. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.