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Persimmon vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Persimmon and Merlot?

  • Persimmon is richer than Merlot in Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 73% more.
  • Persimmon has 5 times more Iron than Merlot. While Persimmon has 2.5mg of Iron, Merlot has only 0.46mg.

We used Persimmons, native, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types 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 +237.5%
Contains more Iron +443.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
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% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +443.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1042.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1234.7%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +1103.3%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +1042.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1234.7%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +1103.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 2.51g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 0.07g Persimmon
Fats 0.4g 0g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 2.51g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 83kcal Persimmon
Sugar 0.62g Persimmon
Calcium 27mg 8mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 0.46mg Persimmon
Magnesium 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 26mg 23mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 127mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 4mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 1µg Merlot
Tryptophan 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg Persimmon
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.