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Plum vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plum and Persimmon

  • Persimmon is richer than Plum in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 63% higher.

Food types used in this article are Plums, raw and Persimmons, native, raw.

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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.
Plum
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.5%
Contains more IronIron +1370.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Plum
10
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 32% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
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 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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +594.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 WaterWater +35.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.3%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Persimmon Opinion
Calories 46kcal 127kcal Persimmon
Protein 0.7g 0.8g Persimmon
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Persimmon
Vitamin C 9.5mg 66mg Persimmon
Net carbs 10.02g 33.5g Persimmon
Carbs 11.42g 33.5g Persimmon
Magnesium 7mg Plum
Calcium 6mg 27mg Persimmon
Potassium 157mg 310mg Persimmon
Iron 0.17mg 2.5mg Persimmon
Sugar 9.92g Persimmon
Fiber 1.4g Plum
Copper 0.057mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg Plum
Phosphorus 16mg 26mg Persimmon
Sodium 0mg 1mg Plum
Vitamin A 345IU Plum
Vitamin A 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Folate 5µg Plum
Choline 1.9mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.01mg 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.015mg 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.016mg 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.008mg 0.007mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.016mg 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.009mg 0.016mg Persimmon
Fructose 3.07g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plum 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
9%
Plum
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.