Egg vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and plums:
- Egg has 14.8 times less carbohydrates than plum.
- Egg has 25.8 times less sugar than plum.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than plum, however, plum contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, plum contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than plum.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Plum has 182.8 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and plum has 68% less calories than egg - plum has 46 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to plums per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 89% |
| Fat | 62% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 14.8 times less carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in plums are made of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Plum has more dietary fiber than egg - plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 25.8 times less sugar than plum - plum has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Plum has 182.8 times less saturated fat than egg - plum has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and plums are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and plum has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg - plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 841% more Vitamin A than plum - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than plum - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Plums and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Plums and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, plum contains more niacin. Both egg and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 833% more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than plum - plum has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Plums and egg contain similar amounts of potassium - plum has 157mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than plum per 100 grams, however, plum contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 73 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 190 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than plum per 100 grams.
| Egg | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does plums or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and plum has 70% less calories than egg - plum has 46 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is plums or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does plums or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 14.8 times fewer carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in plums are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.