Plums vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Plums and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
plums
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in plums and pickles:
- Pickle has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than plum.
- Pickle has 74% less calories than plum.
- Pickle has 8.2 times less sugar than plum.
- Pickle has more riboflavin, however, plum contains more niacin.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Plums (Plums, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 74% less calories than plum - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
| Plums | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 65% |
| Fat | 5% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than plum - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 8.2 times less sugar than plum - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and plums are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has 313% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more riboflavin, however, plum contains more niacin. Both plums and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Plums | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 850% more calcium than plum - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and plums contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Plum has 34% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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,
| Plums | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 190 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 73 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both plums and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Plums | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.052 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than plum - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does pickles or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than plum - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.