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Asparagus vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and persimmon?

  • Asparagus has less vitamin C than persimmon.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 67% higher.
  • Asparagus has 2 times more phosphorus than persimmon. Asparagus has 52mg of phosphorus, while persimmon has 26mg.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than persimmon.

We used Asparagus, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +1078.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +175%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +763.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Persimmon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5.6mg 66mg 67%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Copper 0.189mg 21%
Folate 52µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 11%
Carbs 3.88g 33.5g 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 5%
Calories 20kcal 127kcal 5%
Iron 2.14mg 2.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.54mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 202mg 310mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Protein 2.2g 0.8g 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 1.78g 33.5g N/A
Calcium 24mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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 - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Persimmon
Persimmon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.