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Plum vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Plum and Caper

  • Plum has more Vitamin C, however, Caper is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Caper covers your daily need of Sodium 102% more than Plum.
  • Plum has 2 times more Vitamin C than Caper. While Plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C, Caper has only 4.3mg.

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

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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
3
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7
Caper
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +292.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +882.4%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +292.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +882.4%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
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
5
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5
Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +284.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +284.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
2
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3
Caper
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Protein +237.1%
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Other +2073%
Equal in Water - 83.85
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Protein +237.1%
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Other +2073%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
2
:
1
Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.9%
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Caper Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 1.69g Plum
Protein 0.7g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0.28g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 11.42g 4.89g Plum
Calories 46kcal 23kcal Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 1.4g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 6mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.17mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 7mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 16mg 10mg Plum
Potassium 157mg 40mg Plum
Sodium 0mg 2348mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.057mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.052mg 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 345IU 138IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 7µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 9.5mg 4.3mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.018mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.027mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.023mg Plum
Folate 5µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 6.4µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.233g Plum
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.063g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 2348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.