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Loquat vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Loquat and Plum

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Plum is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Loquat has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Plum. While Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A RAE, Plum has only 17µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Loquats, raw and Plums, 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.
Loquat
Loquat
7
:
3
Plum
Plum
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Loquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +42.5%

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.
Loquat
Loquat
3
:
8
Plum
Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.026
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%
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 Vitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.026

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.