A MOD file contains only the floor plan and 3D elements as well as only those attributes that have been used.
A PLN contains sections, elevations, details, worksheets, views, schedules, layouts, publisher sets, favourites as well as all attributes even if they aren't being used.
There is probably more info as well like hotlink info if there are any hotlinks.
You will never get a PLN down to the size of a MOD file but you can delete unwanted items if they are not needed like unwanted sections/elevations, layouts, schedules, and publishe sets.
I would leave attributes alone unless you know what you are doing.
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