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Persimmon vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Persimmon and Ham different?

  • Persimmon is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Ham is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 73% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 2 times more Iron than Ham. While Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, Ham contains only 1.48mg.
  • Persimmon has less Sodium.

Persimmons, native, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted are the varieties used 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.
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Ham
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.8%
Equal in Potassium - 287
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% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.8%
Equal in Potassium - 287

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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Ham
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% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Carbs +2133.3%
Contains more Protein +2516.3%
Contains more Fats +1282.5%
Contains more Other +385.6%
Equal in Water - 67.67
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Carbs +2133.3%
Contains more Protein +2516.3%
Contains more Fats +1282.5%
Contains more Other +385.6%
Equal in Water - 67.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Ham
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 Ham Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 1.5g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.4g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 33.5g 1.5g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 145kcal Ham
Calcium 27mg 8mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 1.48mg Persimmon
Magnesium 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 26mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 310mg 287mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 1203mg Persimmon
Zinc 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Ham
Folate 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.041mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.058mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.045mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.007mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.042mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.016mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 1.81g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
55%
Ham

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 - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.