Plums Health Benefits And Nutrition Values
A plum or gage is a stone fruit belongs to the genus Prunus and subgenus Prunus.The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera such as peaches, cherries, bird cherries, etc in the shoots having a terminal bud and solitary side buds (not clustered). Plums have a plump, round shape with a depression at the top where the stem attached.Plum skin is very smooth and shiny, and can be red, purple, or yellow.
Nutrient |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Calcium |
9.9mg |
1% |
Iron |
0.3mg |
2% |
Magnesium |
11.6mg |
3% |
Phosphorus |
26.4mg |
3% |
Potassium |
259mg
|
7% |
Sodium |
0.0mg |
0% |
Zinc |
0.2mg |
1% |
Copper |
0.1mg |
5% |
Manganese |
0.1mg |
4% |
Selenium |
0.0mcg |
0% |
Fluoride |
3.3mcg |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
TotalCalories |
75.9(318 kJ)
|
4% |
Carbs |
68.1(285 kJ) |
|
Fat |
3.9(16.3 kJ) |
|
Protein |
3.9(16.3 kJ) |
|
Alcohol |
0.0(0.0 kJ) |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Protein |
1.2g |
2% |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Fat |
0.5g |
1% |
Saturated Fat |
0.0g |
0% |
Monounsaturated fat |
0.2g |
|
Polysaturated Fat |
0.1g |
|
| trans fatty acids |
~ |
|
transmonoenoicfattyacids |
~ |
|
trans-polyenoicfattyacids |
~ |
|
Omega-3 fatty acids |
~
|
|
Omega-6 fatty acids |
72.6mg |
Nutrient |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A |
569IU |
11% |
Vitamin B6 |
60.0mg |
2% |
Vitamin B12 |
120.0 mcg |
0% |
Vitamin C |
15.7mg |
26% |
`Vitamin D |
~ |
~ |
Vitamin D3 |
0.0mg |
|
Vitamin E |
0.4mg |
2% |
Vitamin K |
10.6mcg
|
13% |
Thiamin |
0.0 mg |
3% |
Riboflavin |
0.3 mg |
3% |
Niacin |
0.7mg |
3% |
Pantothenic |
0.2mg |
2% |
Choline |
3.1mg |
|
Betaine |
~ |
|
Folate |
8.3mcg |
2% |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
carbohydrates |
18.8g
|
7% |
Dietary Fiber |
2.3g |
9% |
Starch |
0.0g |
|
Sugars |
16.4g |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Cholesterol |
0.0g |
0% |
Phytosterols |
11.6mg |
Nutrients |
Amounts/Selected Serving |
DV% |
|---|---|---|
Alcohol |
0.0g |
|
Water |
144g |
|
Ash |
0.6g |
|
Caffeine |
0.0mg |
|
Theobromine |
0.0mg |
- MACULAR DEGERATION
-
REDUCE CHOLESTROL
Phenolic substances found in plum function inhibit LDL oxidation in humans. Hence it reduces the cholesterol from the human body.
- CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
- CANCER
Macular degeneration is an age related medical condition which affects vision. This leads to loss of vision in the midpoint of the visual field due to damage to the retina. However, eating plums degreases your chances of affecting from these diseases. You can feel safe from this horrible disease. You can add these to your morning cereal or lunch time yogurt.
Plum is rich in potassium (745 mg/100 g). Potassium is very beneficial to heart health. It's a substance that maintains your body's fluid levels; hence this reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Consuming plums which are high in fiber and vitamin A is beneficial for protection against gastrointestinal and respiratory tract cancers and cancers caused by chemicals. And content of phytonutrients in plum proved capable of inhibiting the growth of breast cancer with no negative effects on normal cells.
PERSON WHOM MAY NOT CONSUME PLUMS
- STONES
- ALLERGIES
People who suffer from kidney stones should not consume plums since they contain high amounts of oxalates in them that can cause kidney stones.
Some people have been known to have allergic reactions to plums.
