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Persimmon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between persimmon and chocolate?

  • Chocolate is richer than persimmon in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 69% more.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.

We used Persimmons, native, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more IronIron +220.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +692.3%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +6539.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +510%
Contains more FatsFats +7720%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.6%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Chocolate
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 Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 114%
Saturated fat 18.519g 84%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Iron 2.5mg 8.02mg 69%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Fats 0.4g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Fiber 7g 28%
Phosphorus 26mg 206mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Calories 127kcal 546kcal 21%
Zinc 2.01mg 18%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Carbs 33.5g 61.17g 9%
Protein 0.8g 4.88g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Potassium 310mg 559mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 56mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.