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Plum vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Plum and Loquat

  • Plum has more Vitamin C, however, Loquat is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, raw and Loquats, 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.
Plum
3
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%
Loquat
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.4%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
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.
Plum
7
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%
Loquat
3
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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.024mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
3
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Loquat
2
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
~equal in Carbs ~12.14g
~equal in Water ~86.73g

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
Loquat
1
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1575%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plum Loquat
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 Loquat Opinion
Calories 46kcal 47kcal Loquat
Protein 0.7g 0.43g Plum
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 1mg Plum
Net carbs 10.02g 10.44g Loquat
Carbs 11.42g 12.14g Loquat
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Loquat
Calcium 6mg 16mg Loquat
Potassium 157mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.17mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 9.92g Loquat
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Loquat
Copper 0.057mg 0.04mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Plum
Phosphorus 16mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 0mg 1mg Plum
Vitamin A 345IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 17µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.019mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.024mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.18mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.1mg Loquat
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Folate 5µg 14µg Loquat
Choline 1.9mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.04g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.008g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.015mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.016mg 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Valine 0.016mg 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.009mg 0.007mg Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Loquat
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
10%
Loquat

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 - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.