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Persimmon vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are persimmon and sesame different?

  • Persimmon is richer in vitamin C, while sesame is higher in iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for iron, 151% more than persimmon.

Persimmons, native, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51%
Contains more IronIron +482%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2319.2%

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%
Sesame
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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% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1273.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2116.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12317.5%
Contains more OtherOther +395.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 454%
Iron 2.5mg 14.55mg 151%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 145%
Manganese 2.46mg 107%
Calcium 27mg 975mg 95%
Phosphorus 26mg 629mg 86%
Magnesium 351mg 84%
Fats 0.4g 49.67g 76%
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg 73%
Zinc 7.75mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 66%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 61%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 47%
Protein 0.8g 17.73g 34%
Saturated fat 6.957g 32%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 28%
Folate 97µg 24%
Calories 127kcal 573kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 19%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 468mg 5%
Carbs 33.5g 23.45g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 1mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Persimmon
Persimmon is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.