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Persimmon vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are persimmon and basil different?

  • Persimmon is higher in vitamin C; however, basil is richer in calcium and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for persimmon is 53% higher.

Persimmons, native, raw and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +555.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.4%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1164.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.8%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +43%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Basil
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 Persimmon Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Vitamin C 66mg 18mg 53%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.385mg 43%
Vitamin A 264µg 29%
Folate 68µg 17%
Magnesium 64mg 15%
Calcium 27mg 177mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 12%
Carbs 33.5g 2.65g 10%
Iron 2.5mg 3.17mg 8%
Zinc 0.81mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Calories 127kcal 23kcal 5%
Protein 0.8g 3.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Phosphorus 26mg 56mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 1.05g N/A
Potassium 310mg 295mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Basil
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
17%
Persimmon
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.