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Kumquat vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kumquat and Persimmon

  • Persimmon is richer than Kumquat in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 25% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 2 times more Calcium than Persimmon. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Persimmon contains 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Kumquats, 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.
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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.
Kumquat
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Contains more Vitamin C +50.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
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 +50.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Contains more Other +76.5%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 +135%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Contains more Other +76.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Persimmon
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Persimmon Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 33.5g Persimmon
Protein 1.88g 0.8g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.4g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 33.5g Persimmon
Calories 71kcal 127kcal Persimmon
Sugar 9.36g Persimmon
Fiber 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 27mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 2.5mg Persimmon
Magnesium 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 26mg Persimmon
Potassium 186mg 310mg Persimmon
Sodium 10mg 1mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 66mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg Kumquat
Tryptophan 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg Persimmon
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 0.103g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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
20%
Kumquat
18%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.