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Persimmon vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are persimmon and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Persimmon is richer in vitamin C, while pumpkin seeds are higher in potassium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 73% more than pumpkin seeds.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.8%
~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%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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 WaterWater +1331.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2218.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%
Contains more OtherOther +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 seeds
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 10.3mg 94%
Copper 0.69mg 77%
Fiber 18.4g 74%
Vitamin C 66mg 0.3mg 73%
Magnesium 262mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 59%
Protein 0.8g 18.55g 36%
Fats 0.4g 19.4g 29%
Manganese 0.496mg 22%
Potassium 310mg 919mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.67g 17%
Calories 127kcal 446kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 15%
Iron 2.5mg 3.31mg 10%
Phosphorus 26mg 92mg 9%
Carbs 33.5g 53.75g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 55mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 seeds - 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.