Plum vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between plums and apples
- Apples have less vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Plums have 2 times more vitamin C than apples. Plums have 9.5mg of vitamin C, while apples have 4.6mg.
- Plums have a higher glycemic index than apples.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Plums, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +466.7% |
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1814.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +108.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +31.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +92.2% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 5.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 13.81g | 1% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 52kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 3.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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
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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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)