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Persimmon vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are persimmon and pasta different?

  • Persimmon is higher in vitamin C, iron, and potassium; however, pasta is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for persimmon is 73% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 13 times more potassium than pasta. While persimmon contains 310mg of potassium, pasta contains only 24mg.
  • Pasta has a lower glycemic index (49) than persimmon (61).

Persimmons, native, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1191.7%
Contains more IronIron +119.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +543.8%
Contains more FatsFats +162.5%
~equal in Water ~68.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg 73%
Iron 2.5mg 1.14mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 17%
Folate 64µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Manganese 0.224mg 10%
Copper 0.093mg 10%
Protein 0.8g 5.15g 9%
Potassium 310mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 5%
Phosphorus 26mg 63mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Carbs 33.5g 24.93g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 6mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.15g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Fats 0.4g 1.05g 1%
Calories 127kcal 131kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 24.93g N/A
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.