Plum vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between plums and butter
- Plums are richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 252% higher.
- Plums contain less saturated fat.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than plums.
Food types used in this article are Plums, raw and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +554.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +892.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3923.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +792.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +889.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18933.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +386.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +825% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28867.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17385.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6740.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 81.11g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 684µg | 74% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 23.43g | 58% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 717kcal | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 0.06g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 4% | |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 18.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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