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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 for 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.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than persimmon (61).

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.
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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more IronIron +68.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.8%
~equal in Potassium ~287mg

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%
Ham
Ham
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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 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Ham
Ham
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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 CarbsCarbs +2133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2516.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1282.5%
Contains more OtherOther +385.6%
~equal in Water ~67.67g

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 Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 63%
Sodium 1mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.8g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 25%
Phosphorus 26mg 196mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Iron 2.5mg 1.48mg 13%
Carbs 33.5g 1.5g 11%
Copper 0.079mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.4g 5.53g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Manganese 0.054mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Calories 127kcal 145kcal 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 287mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 1.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 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.