Plums contain over 15 different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This fruit is particularly rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. Plums are also low in cholesterol, calories, and carbohydrates. Nutritional plum benefits include being high in fibers, vitamins, and potassium.

Plums are very beneficial when dieting. A small plum contains only 30 calories and it still tastes sweet. Given the "fruit" nature of the plum, as a substitute for other higher in fructose fruits, it makes sense to move it up in priority of your baked sweets repertoire. It is possible, with a targeted low cal recipe, to create a plum cake portion with as low as 120 calories and only 7g of sugar.