How Many Calories Are In A Plum?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 plum
Calories 30	(127kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 0.2g	<1%
Saturated Fat <0.1g	<1%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	4%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 0.5g	0%
Calcium	<1%
Potassium 104mg	0%

If you’re in the mood for a quick and easy snack that is low in calories with lots of taste, then pick up a bag of plums the next time you’re in the produce aisle.

Plums come in a variety of colors that you’re sure to find visually appealing and tasty. Next time you’re sick of apples and oranges, make sure to try out plums when they’re in season. Although you can find plums in many large supermarkets all year long, they are best between May and August.

Keep reading to find out more about plum nutrition facts.

Major Nutrients Found In Plums

In addition to being delicious, plum nutrition facts provide you with many essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function properly. One small fruit will give you significant amounts of vitamins A, C and K as well as fiber and potassium.

Of course the calories in one plum won’t help you fulfill your recommended daily value of certain nutrients, it will help you get closer to them.

The other great thing about plum nutrition facts is you’ll only get 30 calories per plum! In addition to very few calories you’ll also get very little fat, no sodium and no cholesterol along with small amounts of carbohydrates.

Select/Store

When choosing plums, press down on the skin slightly to check for softness. If you can puncture the skin, the plum is overripe, however if the plum gives slightly it is ripe and ready to eat. Avoid plums that are very hard and choose those that have a rich color. Very light plums of any color are another sign of under-ripeness.

Store ripe plums in the refrigerator in the fruit crisper for a few days. Plums that are underripe should be stored in a fruit basket or paper bag at room temperature until they are ripe.

Eat It With

Plums can be eaten on their own or in a wide variety of dishes.

For dessert you can poach plums in white or red wine and serve with citrus zest and a small scoop of fat free ice cream or frozen yogurt. Chop plums and make a cobbler or dessert bread or stuff with goat cheese and honey for a simple dessert.

Add plums to savory dishes by chopping a few and adding to pasta sauce, couscous or gazpacho. Make your own gourmet pizza with sliced plums, goat cheese, pinenuts and sage on a whole wheat crust.