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Persimmon vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Persimmon and Guava

  • Persimmon is richer in Iron, yet Guava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 180% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 10 times more Iron than Guava. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, while Guava contains 0.26mg.

Food types used in this article are Persimmons, native, raw and Guavas, common, 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%
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +861.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%

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%
Guava
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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 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.8%
Contains more FatsFats +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Guava
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 Guava Opinion
Calories 127kcal 68kcal Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.4g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 66mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 33.5g 8.92g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 14.32g Persimmon
Magnesium 22mg Guava
Calcium 27mg 18mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 417mg Guava
Iron 2.5mg 0.26mg Persimmon
Sugar 8.92g Persimmon
Fiber 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg Guava
Phosphorus 26mg 40mg Guava
Sodium 1mg 2mg Persimmon
Vitamin A 624IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Folate 49µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g Guava
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.041mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.058mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.045mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.007mg 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.006mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.016mg 0.022mg Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Guava
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
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.