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Persimmon vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Persimmon and Shortbread?

  • Persimmon is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Shortbread is higher in Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 73% more.
  • Persimmon has 4 times more Potassium than Shortbread. While Persimmon has 310mg of Potassium, Shortbread has only 88mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Persimmon is lower.

We used Persimmons, native, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types 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 more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%

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 +∞%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1688.9%
Contains more Protein +571.3%
Contains more Fats +6455%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +1688.9%
Contains more Protein +571.3%
Contains more Fats +6455%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.8g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.4g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 33.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 127kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Persimmon
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 27mg 13mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 26mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 310mg 88mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 353mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg Persimmon
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Persimmon
Saturated Fat 8.105g Persimmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.