Persimmon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between persimmon and bananas
- Bananas have less vitamin C and iron.
- Persimmon covers your daily vitamin C needs 64% more than bananas.
- Bananas contain 10 times less iron than persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of iron, while bananas contain 0.26mg.
- The glycemic index of persimmon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Persimmons, native, raw and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +861.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +658.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 66mg | 8.7mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 0.26mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 22.84g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 3% | |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 358mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)