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Plum vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plum and Crabapple (Malus)?

    We used Plums, raw and Crabapples, raw types in this comparison.

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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
    2
    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%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 5.4% 17% 14% 22% 0% 6.4% 0.13% 15% 0%
    Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
    Contains more IronIron +111.8%
    Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.2%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~7mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~15mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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
    10
    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%
    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 27% 2.4% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.8%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +762.5%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Plum
    2
    11% 87%
    Protein: 0.7 g
    Fats: 0.28 g
    Carbs: 11.42 g
    Water: 87.23 g
    Other: 0.37 g
    20% 79%
    Protein: 0.4 g
    Fats: 0.3 g
    Carbs: 19.95 g
    Water: 78.94 g
    Other: 0.41 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.7%
    Contains more OtherOther +10.8%
    ~equal in Fats ~0.3g
    ~equal in Water ~78.94g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    32% 8% 59%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1016.7%
    Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Plum Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
    Calories 46kcal 76kcal Crabapple (Malus)
    Protein 0.7g 0.4g Plum
    Fats 0.28g 0.3g Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin C 9.5mg 8mg Plum
    Net carbs 10.02g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
    Carbs 11.42g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
    Magnesium 7mg 7mg
    Calcium 6mg 18mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Potassium 157mg 194mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Iron 0.17mg 0.36mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Sugar 9.92g Crabapple (Malus)
    Fiber 1.4g Plum
    Copper 0.057mg 0.067mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Zinc 0.1mg Plum
    Phosphorus 16mg 15mg Plum
    Sodium 0mg 1mg Plum
    Vitamin A 345IU 40IU Plum
    Vitamin A 17µg 2µg Plum
    Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
    Manganese 0.052mg 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.03mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.02mg Plum
    Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.1mg Plum
    Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
    Vitamin B6 0.029mg Plum
    Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
    Folate 5µg Plum
    Choline 1.9mg Plum
    Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.048g Plum
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.012g Plum
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)
    Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.004mg Plum
    Threonine 0.01mg 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Leucine 0.015mg 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Lysine 0.016mg 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Plum
    Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.011mg Plum
    Valine 0.016mg 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Histidine 0.009mg 0.006mg Plum
    Fructose 3.07g Plum

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Plum Crabapple (Malus)
    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
    9%
    Plum
    3%
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    6%
    Plum
    8%
    Crabapple (Malus)

    Comparison summary

    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 - 0.031g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Plum
    Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

    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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.