Plums vs. Raspberries

Nutrition comparison of Plums and Raspberries


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of plums versus raspberries (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in plums and raspberries:

  • Raspberry has 55% less sugar than plum.
  • Raspberry has more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of plums and raspberries is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Plums (Plums, raw) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, plums is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to raspberries for protein. Plums has a macronutrient ratio of 6:89:5 and for raspberries, 8:81:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Plums Raspberries
Protein 6% 8%
Carbohydrates 89% 81%
Fat 5% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 364% more dietary fiber than plum - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Raspberry has 55% less sugar than plum - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both raspberries and plums are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 176% more Vitamin C than plum - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Raspberry has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both plums and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Plums Raspberries
Thiamin 0.028 MG 0.032 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.038 MG
Niacin 0.417 MG 0.598 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.135 MG 0.329 MG
Vitamin B6 0.029 MG 0.055 MG
Folate 5 UG 21 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raspberry has 317% more calcium than plum - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Raspberry has 306% more iron than plum - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of potassium - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both plums and raspberries contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Plums Raspberries
Quercetin 0.9 mg 1.05 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.06 mg

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, both plums and raspberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Plums Raspberries
beta-carotene 190 UG 12 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 73 UG 136 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 16 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than plum per 100 grams.

Plums Raspberries
linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.249 G
Total 0.044 G 0.249 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Plums or Raspberries .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Plums (Plums, raw) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raspberries or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?
Raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.

Does raspberries or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.