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Persimmon vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Persimmon and Jackfruit different?

  • Persimmon has more Vitamin C, and Iron than Jackfruit.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 58% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 11 times more Iron than Jackfruit. While Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, Jackfruit contains only 0.23mg.

Persimmons, native, raw and Jackfruit, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +987%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
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 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +987%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +381.8%
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 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 0.93
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 0.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Jackfruit
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 Jackfruit Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 21.75g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.4g 0.64g Jackfruit
Carbs 33.5g 23.25g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 95kcal Persimmon
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 19.08g Persimmon
Fiber 1.5g Jackfruit
Calcium 27mg 24mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 0.23mg Persimmon
Magnesium 29mg Jackfruit
Phosphorus 26mg 21mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 448mg Jackfruit
Sodium 1mg 2mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.13mg Jackfruit
Copper 0.076mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.043mg Jackfruit
Vitamin A 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 66mg 13.7mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 24µg Jackfruit
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.041mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.058mg 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.045mg 0.069mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.007mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.042mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.016mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.195g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Jackfruit
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
19%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
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 - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.