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Apple vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple and Plum

  • Apple has less Vitamin C.
  • Apple has 2 times more Fiber than Plum. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while Plum has 1.4g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Plum
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.6%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Apple
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Plum
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +190.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.026mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Plum
4
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85%
~equal in Water ~87.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Plum
2
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1814.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Plum
3
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +31.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +92.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +108.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Plum Opinion
Calories 52kcal 46kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.7g Plum
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Plum
Vitamin C 4.6mg 9.5mg Plum
Net carbs 11.41g 10.02g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 11.42g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 7mg Plum
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Potassium 107mg 157mg Plum
Iron 0.12mg 0.17mg Plum
Sugar 10.39g 9.92g Plum
Fiber 2.4g 1.4g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.057mg Plum
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Plum
Starch 0.05g 0g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Plum
Sodium 1mg 0mg Plum
Vitamin A 54IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.035mg 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.026mg
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.029mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 6.4µg Plum
Folate 3µg 5µg Plum
Choline 3.4mg 1.9mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.017g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.044g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.006mg 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.013mg 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.012mg 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.001mg 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.012mg 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.005mg 0.009mg Plum
Fructose 5.9g 3.07g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Plum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Apple
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
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 - 0.011g)
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 glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.