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Persimmon vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between persimmon and candy bar

  • Persimmon has more vitamin C and iron; however, candy bar has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 73% more.
  • Persimmon has 3 times more iron than candy bar. Persimmon has 2.5mg of iron, while candy bar has 0.97mg.
  • Persimmon is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Persimmons, native, raw and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1084.6%

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3925%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1837.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8325%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Candy bar
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 Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 11769%
Copper 0.774mg 86%
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 71%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Fats 0.4g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 42%
Phosphorus 26mg 308mg 40%
Zinc 3.94mg 36%
Protein 0.8g 15.5g 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 110mg 26%
Saturated fat 4.678g 21%
Calories 127kcal 522kcal 20%
Iron 2.5mg 0.97mg 19%
Folate 75µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 11%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Sodium 1mg 156mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Calcium 27mg 78mg 5%
Carbs 33.5g 47.4g 5%
Potassium 310mg 407mg 3%
Net carbs 33.5g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.