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Persimmon vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Persimmon and Chorizo

  • Persimmon is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 83% higher.
  • Persimmon contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Persimmons, native, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%

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.
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Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1701.1%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Protein +2912.5%
Contains more Fats +9467.5%
Contains more Other +335.6%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +1701.1%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Protein +2912.5%
Contains more Fats +9467.5%
Contains more Other +335.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 1.86g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.4g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 33.5g 1.86g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 27mg 8mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 1.59mg Persimmon
Magnesium 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 26mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 310mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1mg 1235mg Persimmon
Zinc 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.041mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.035mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.058mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.045mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.007mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.042mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.016mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 14.38g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Persimmon Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Persimmon
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.