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Java-plum
Calories & nutrition facts
jambolan, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 60 kcal —
- Protein 0.7 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Sodium 14 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 14.3 mg 16%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.26 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 0.19 mg 1%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 17 mg 1%
- Potassium 79 mg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 60 | 0.7 g | 16 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 135 g | 81 | 1 g | 21 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × fruit | 9 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 270 g | 162 | 1.9 g | 42 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup | 67.5 g | 41 | 0.5 g | 11 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 405 g | 243 | 2.9 g | 63 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup | 540 g | 324 | 3.9 g | 84 g | 1.2 g |
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Questions about Java-plum
How do you eat Java plum?
Rinse the fruit, then eat it whole around the stone, spitting the stone out. Its flesh is usually tart and astringent, so a pinch of salt is a popular way to temper the sharpness.
How can you tell when Java plums are ripe?
Choose plump fruit with glossy, deep purple skin and no shrivelled or mushy patches. Green or pink fruit is usually less ripe and more astringent; ripe Java plums stain fingers and lips.
How do you store Java plums?
Keep ripe Java plums in the fridge in a loosely closed container and eat them within a few days, as they soften quickly. Wash them just before eating, not before storing.
What can you make with Java plums?
Blend the stoned fruit into a sharp, purple juice or smoothie, or simmer it with sugar and a little water for a sauce or chutney. Strain the mixture if you want to remove the skins and any remaining stone fragments.
Can you eat Java plum seeds?
The stone is hard and is not eaten with the fruit; remove or spit it out. If serving Java plums to a young child, take out the stones and cut the flesh into small pieces to reduce choking risk.
Do Java plums stain clothes?
Yes. Their dark juice can leave purple stains on fabric, so eat them over a plate and rinse spills promptly with cold water rather than rubbing them.
How much vitamin C is in Java plum?
A 100 g portion provides 14.3 mg of vitamin C, making Java plum a source of this vitamin.
How does Java plum compare with an ordinary plum?
Java plum has 60 kcal per 100 g, compared with 53 kcal in plum. The fruits also differ in flavour: Java plum is often more astringent, while ordinary plum flesh is generally sweeter and juicier.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168150 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
