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Persimmon vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Persimmon and Elderberry

  • Elderberry has less Vitamin C, and Iron than Persimmon.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 33% more than Elderberry.
  • Persimmon has 2 times more Iron than Elderberry. While Persimmon has 2.5mg of Iron, Elderberry has only 1.6mg.

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

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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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Potassium ~280mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Elderberry
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Elderberry Opinion
Calories 127kcal 73kcal Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 0.66g Persimmon
Fats 0.4g 0.5g Elderberry
Vitamin C 66mg 36mg Persimmon
Net carbs 33.5g 11.4g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 18.4g Persimmon
Magnesium 5mg Elderberry
Calcium 27mg 38mg Elderberry
Potassium 310mg 280mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 1.6mg Persimmon
Fiber 7g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 26mg 39mg Elderberry
Sodium 1mg 6mg Persimmon
Vitamin A 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg Elderberry
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.013mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg 0.027mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.027mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.045mg 0.026mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.042mg 0.033mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg 0.015mg Persimmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Persimmon Elderberry
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
20%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.