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Plum vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plum and Pecan

  • Plum contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 193% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Plum is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, raw and Nuts, pecans.

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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
Plum
0
:
9
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +1388.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1631.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains more Zinc +4430%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Manganese +8553.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +1388.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1631.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains more Zinc +4430%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Manganese +8553.8%
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
Plum
3
:
7
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +624.1%
Contains more Folate +340%
Plum
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +624.1%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
4
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Water +2378.1%
Contains more Protein +1210%
Contains more Fats +25603.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +300%
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +2378.1%
Contains more Protein +1210%
Contains more Fats +25603.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30348.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49022.7%
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30348.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49022.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
4
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Glucose +12575%
Contains more Fructose +7575%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +148.4%
Plum
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Pecan
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +12575%
Contains more Fructose +7575%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +148.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 4.26g Plum
Protein 0.7g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 0.28g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 11.42g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 46kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0g 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 3.07g 0.04g Plum
Sugar 9.92g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 1.4g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 6mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.17mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 7mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 16mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 157mg 410mg Pecan
Zinc 0.1mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.057mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.052mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 0µg 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 345IU 56IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 3µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 9.5mg 1.1mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.13mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 5µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin K 6.4µg 3.5µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.01mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.015mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.016mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.008mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.016mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.009mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 0.017g 6.18g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plum Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.