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Persimmon vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Persimmon and Edam

  • Persimmon has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Edam is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 73% more than Edam.
  • Persimmon has 6 times more Iron than Edam. While Persimmon has 2.5mg of Iron, Edam has only 0.44mg.
  • Persimmon has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Persimmons, native, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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.
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Edam
Contains more Iron +468.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +2607.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1961.5%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +468.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +2607.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1961.5%

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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Edam
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Carbs +2242.7%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Protein +3023.8%
Contains more Fats +6850%
Contains more Other +368.9%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +2242.7%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Protein +3023.8%
Contains more Fats +6850%
Contains more Other +368.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Edam
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 Edam Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 1.43g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.4g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 33.5g 1.43g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Persimmon
Calcium 27mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.5mg 0.44mg Persimmon
Magnesium 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 26mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 310mg 188mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 812mg Persimmon
Zinc 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Edam
Folate 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.041mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.035mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.058mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.045mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.007mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.042mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.016mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 17.572g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.