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Persimmon vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Persimmon and Ricotta

  • Persimmon has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium, while Ricotta has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 73% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 7 times less Iron than Persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, while Ricotta contains 0.38mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Persimmons, native, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 Iron +557.9%
Contains more Potassium +195.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.7%
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 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +557.9%
Contains more Potassium +195.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.7%

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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Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1002%
Contains more Protein +1307.5%
Contains more Fats +3145%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +13.3%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +1002%
Contains more Protein +1307.5%
Contains more Fats +3145%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +13.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 3.04g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.4g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 33.5g 3.04g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Persimmon
Calcium 27mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 2.5mg 0.38mg Persimmon
Magnesium 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 26mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 310mg 105mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 84mg Persimmon
Zinc 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.041mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.058mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.045mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.007mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.042mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.016mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 8.295g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Persimmon Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.