Mango vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and plums:
- Mango has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mango has more beta-carotene than plum, however, plum contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango.
- Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is similar to plums for protein, carbs and fat. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 89% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of sugar - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and plums are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 283% more Vitamin C than plum - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango has 218% more Vitamin A than plum - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mango has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mango and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Mango | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of calcium - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of iron - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Mango and plums contain similar amounts of potassium - mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.9 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, mango has more beta-carotene than plum per 100 grams, however, plum contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 190 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 73 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mango and plums contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mango | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Mango and plums contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does mango or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.