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Plum (Alubokhara): Nutrition and who it suits

Plum is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 57 kcal, 0.6 g of protein and 2.1 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 57 kcal.

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Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy57 kcal
Protein0.6 g
Carbohydrate12.1 g
Fibre2.1 g
Sugars10.1 g
Fat0.4 g
Folate14.3 µg
Potassium162 mg
Vitamin C2.3 mg

Where its calories come from

89%
  • Protein 5%
  • Carbohydrate 89%
  • Fat 7%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of plum?

About 57 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 114 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

6%Folate
14.3 µg
5%Potassium
162 mg
3%Vitamin C
2.3 mg
2%Magnesium
7.8 mg
1%Protein
0.6 g

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E054. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is plum good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 57 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 12.1 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 10.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 12.1 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 10.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Eat in moderation

10.1 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 57 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 12.1 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 10.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseEat in moderation10.1 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

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Also called

Bengali: Alubokhara; Gujarati: Aaddu; Hindi: Alubokhara; Kannada: Onagida draakshi; Kashmiri: Aeir; Punjabi: Aloobhukhara; Telugu: Alapagoda.

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