Plums are low in calories (46 calories per 100 g or 1-2 plums) and are high in fiber sorbitol and isatin that help to aleviate constipation. They are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin A/beta carotene (especially high in Mirabelle plums), and minerals such as potassium.
oval fleshy fruit with smooth skin that is reddish, purple, blue, light green or yellow when ripe. Its pulp is juicy, succulent and could be creamy yellow, crimson, light-blue or light-green in color. Botanical "relatives" of plums include peaches, nectarine, almonds, and damson, all featuring a hard pit.
Plums are low in calories (46 calories per 100 g or 1-2 plums) and are high in fiber sorbitol and isatin that help to aleviate constipation. They are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin A/beta carotene (especially high in Mirabelle plums), and minerals such as potassium.
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