How many calories in plums?
There are 40 calories in one half cup of sliced plums weighing 83 grams according to the CDC.
There is no fat, cholesterol, or sodium.
There are 9 grams of carbohydrates and 8 of those grams are sugars.
There is only 1 gram of protein and 1 gram of dietary fiber.
Vitamins and minerals are low, but Vitamin C levels provide up to 15% of daily value.
Maroon, red, yellow, green, blue, purple plums
Literally, this fruit comes in a rainbow of colors.
European and Japanese varieties include Santa Rosa, Italian, Green Gage, Mirabelle, Elephant Heart, Damson, Empress, and over a dozen more delicious varieties are available throughout the world.
Ripe, not mushy
Choose fruits that are plump and firm, with a slight give. You may soften them more in a paper bag at room temperature for a day or two.
Discard any that are mushy or have broken skins.
Eating plums
Always wash your fruit before eating. You may bite the flesh off (watch out for drips!), or slice it after removing the pit.
This fruit is cooked into puddings, cakes, pastries, pies, poached for dessert, used as garnish or as appetizers with goat cheese and walnuts, in cereal, fruit salads, jams, jellies, chutneys, salsas, and smoothies.
Too many go a long way
Just remember, plums are made into prunes which are known for their gentle laxative effects. Too many plums can also act as a laxative.
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