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Prunes vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Prunes and Persimmon?

  • Prunes is richer in Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Persimmon is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 73% higher.
  • Prunes has 3 times more Phosphorus than Persimmon. Prunes has 69mg of Phosphorus, while Persimmon has 26mg.

We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Persimmons, native, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Prunes
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Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.7%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Water +108.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.7%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Water +108.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prunes Persimmon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Persimmon Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 33.5g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0.8g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.4g Persimmon
Carbs 63.88g 33.5g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 127kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Persimmon
Fiber 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 27mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 2.5mg Persimmon
Magnesium 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 26mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 310mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 1mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.44mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 66mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 4µg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.014mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0.041mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.035mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0.058mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.045mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0.007mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.036mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0.042mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0.016mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Persimmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Prunes
18%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.