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Persimmon vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Persimmon and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Persimmon is richer in Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seed is higher in Potassium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 73% more than Pumpkin seed.

Persimmons, native, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were 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 less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +103.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.5%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +103.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.5%

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 +21900%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +21900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1331.1%
Contains more Protein +2218.8%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Other +322.2%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1331.1%
Contains more Protein +2218.8%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Other +322.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 0.8g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0.4g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 33.5g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 127kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 27mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 2.5mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 26mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 310mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 1mg 18mg Persimmon
Zinc 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 66mg 0.3mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.041mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.058mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.045mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.007mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.042mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.016mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.