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Plum vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plum and Purple mangosteen?

  • Plum is richer in Vitamin C, while Purple mangosteen is higher in Folate.
  • Purple mangosteen has 3 times less Potassium than Plum. Plum has 157mg of Potassium, while Purple mangosteen has 48mg.

We used Plums, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.2%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +520%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Equal in Water - 80.94
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.7g 0.41g Plum
Fats 0.28g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 11.42g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 46kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 6mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Iron 0.17mg 0.3mg Purple mangosteen
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 16mg 8mg Plum
Potassium 157mg 48mg Plum
Sodium 0mg 7mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.057mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.052mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 345IU 35IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 2.9mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.286mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.032mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.018mg Plum
Folate 5µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
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 Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.