Plums

Plums (prunus domestica) are round or oval shaped fruits with a thin outer skin, mushy inner flesh, and single inner pip found in the center. Depending on type plums can range from yellow to dark red to purple.

Health Benefits of Plums:

• Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
• Increased Immune Function
• Reduced Cancer Risk
• Protection Against Heart Disease
• Alzheimer's Protection
• Osteoporosis Protection
• Constipation Relief

*Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Plums, and may not necessarily be related to Plums.

Nutrition Facts Plums Raw Serving Size 100g Calories 46 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.28g 0%     Saturated Fat 0.017g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 11.42g 4%     Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%     Sugar 9.92g ~ Protein 0.7g ~ Vitamin A 7% • Vitamin C 16% Calcium 1% • Iron 1% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vitamins   %DV Vitamin A 345IU 7%     Retinol equivalents 17μg ~     Retinol 0μg ~     Alpha-carotene 0μg ~     Beta-carotene 190μg ~     Beta-cryptoxanthin 35μg ~ Vitamin C 9.5mg 16% Vitamin E 0.26mg 1% Vitamin K 6.4μg 8% Vitamin B12 0μg 0% Thiamin 0.028mg 2% Riboflavin 0.026mg 2% Niacin 0.417mg 2% Pantothenic acid 0.135mg 1% Vitamin B6 0.029mg 1% Folate 5μg 1%     Folic Acid 0μg ~     Food Folate 5μg ~     Dietary Folate Equivalents 5μg ~ Choline 1.9mg ~ Lycopene 0μg ~ Lutein+zeazanthin 73μg ~

Minerals   %DV Calcium 6mg 1% Iron 0.17mg 1% Magnesium 7mg 2% Phosphorus 16mg 2% Sodium 0mg 0% Potassium 157mg 4% Zinc 0.1mg 1% Copper 0.057mg 3% Manganese 0.052mg 3% Selenium 0μg 0% Water 87.23g ~ Ash 0.37g ~ Useful Stats Percent of Daily Calorie Target (2000 calories) 2.3% Percent Water Composition 87.23% Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) 0.06g

How to choose Plums: Look for semi-firm plums that have a vibrant color. Avoid any plums that have discolorations. If plums have started to dry and look wrinkly, they are likely to be sweet and are often OK to buy as they are on their way to becoming prunes.

Climate and origin: There are so many different varieties of plums that it is difficult to know the exact origin. A hardy tree, plums can be grown in temperate to sub-tropical climates. (zones 4-9 in the U.S.)

Taste: Depending on variety, plums have a fragrant sweet to tart taste.

Substitutes with more vitamins: Apricots

Miscellaneous information: The most popular form of plum (prunus domestica) is thought to come from a hybrid of the cherry plum (prunus cerasifera) and the sloe plum (prunus spinosa). Wide in variety, over 300 types of plums already existed during the time of the Ancient Romans.