Plum Health: Calories, Dried Plum Benefits & Safety

Plums are a versatile stone fruit, but eating green plums can lead to a stomach ache. Compare the benefits of dried plums (prunes) and learn how many calories are in whole fruit versus Japanese plum wine.

Plums and Diet

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

Plums originated in Asia and were brought to the United States in the 1870s. Plums are a member of the plant genus Prunus, which also includes cherries, apricots and almonds. You can't go wrong adding plums to your diet. Plums are low in calories and can help you meet your daily fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C needs.