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Introduction of American Plum fruitNutritional Value of American PlumHealth Benefits of American Plum fruit
American Plum fruit
Introduction of American Plum fruit
Scientific name - Prunus domestica
American Plum is also called as Wild Plum. It belongs to North America. It can be seen in its distinct beauty in roadsides and pastures. Kansas area extensively plants this fruit.
This is one of the various species of native plums. They are adaptive to any type of soil which makes them a fair pick. This fruit is a blend of yellow and red. They are small in size and the skin is thick. The flesh is the incredible part of this fruit; it is sweet when it becomes overripe. The smell and flavor of an ideal American plum is just amazing. Sauces and jams can be prepared with American plums.
Nutritional Value of American Plum fruit
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 70 Kcal | 3.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 13% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.80 g | 4.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 14 µg | 3.5% |
| Niacin | 0.584 mg | 3.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.160 mg | 1% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.134 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 765 IU | 25.5% |
| Vitamin C | 27.7 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 1.12 mg | 7.5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2 µg | 3.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.110 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1.5% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 445 µg | -- |
| Carotene-a | 17 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 11 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 0 µg | -- |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | -- |
Health Benefits of American Plum fruit
