Plum vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between plums and cherries
- Plums have less copper and vitamin A.
- Plums have a higher glycemic index than cherries.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Plums, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +221.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
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Fats
~0.3g
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Carbs
~12.18g
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Water
~86.13g
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Other
~0.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +96.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +21.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14.3% |
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Starch
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 3.51g | 1% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 12.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 173mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)