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American cheese vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and persimmon different?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while persimmon is higher in vitamin C, iron, and potassium.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 102% more than persimmon.
  • Persimmon is lower in cholesterol.
  • Persimmon has a higher glycemic index (61) than American cheese (27).

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Persimmons, native, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3770.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2365.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.8%
Contains more IronIron +296.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 ProteinProtein +2166.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7847.5%
Contains more OtherOther +652.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +805.4%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Persimmon DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 27mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 26mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.057g 82%
Vitamin C 0mg 66mg 73%
Sodium 1671mg 1mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.4g 48%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Protein 18.13g 0.8g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 28%
Zinc 2.49mg 23%
Iron 0.63mg 2.5mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 18%
Calories 371kcal 127kcal 12%
Carbs 3.7g 33.5g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 310mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 33.5g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Persimmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.