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Persimmon vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between persimmon and biscuits

  • Persimmon has more vitamin C and potassium, while biscuits have more calcium and phosphorus.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 73% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 3 times less potassium than persimmon. Persimmon contains 310mg of potassium, while biscuits contain 121mg.
  • The amount of sodium in persimmon is lower.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of persimmon is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Persimmons, native, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +770.4%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +530.8%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +122.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +775%
Contains more FatsFats +3975%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 0.2mg 73%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 28%
Sodium 1mg 580mg 25%
Fats 0.4g 16.3g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 24%
Calcium 27mg 235mg 21%
Phosphorus 26mg 164mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Folate 61µg 15%
Protein 0.8g 7g 12%
Calories 127kcal 353kcal 11%
Copper 0.082mg 9%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Potassium 310mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 2.9mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Carbs 33.5g 44.6g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.