Plums

Plums are relatively low in calories, but contain a fair amount of important vitamins and minerals. One plum contains the following nutrients (1):

• Calories: 30
• Carbs: 8 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Sugars: 7 grams
• Vitamin A: 5% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 10% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI
• Potassium: 3% of the RDI
• Copper: 2% of the RDI
• Manganese: 2% of the RDI

Additionally, one plum provides a small amount of B vitamins, phosphorus and magnesium (1).

Prunes

By weight, prunes are higher in calories than plums. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of prunes contains the following (2):

• Calories: 67
• Carbs: 18 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Sugars: 11 grams
• Vitamin A: 4% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 21% of the RDI
• Vitamin B2: 3% of the RDI
• Vitamin B3: 3% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 3% of the RDI
• Potassium: 6% of the RDI
• Copper: 4% of the RDI
• Manganese: 4% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 3% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 2% of the RDI

Overall, the vitamin and mineral content of one serving of plums and prunes differs slightly. Prunes contain more vitamin K than plums and are somewhat higher in B vitamins and minerals.

In addition, prunes are higher in calories, fiber and carbs than fresh plums.