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Persimmon vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between persimmon and thyme

  • Thyme is richer than persimmon in iron, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 187% higher.
  • Thyme has a lower glycemic index than persimmon.

Food types used in this article are Persimmons, native, raw and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +598%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.7%
~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%
Thyme
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +142.6%
~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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +595%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 2.5mg 17.45mg 187%
Vitamin C 66mg 160.1mg 105%
Manganese 1.719mg 75%
Copper 0.555mg 62%
Fiber 14g 56%
Magnesium 160mg 38%
Calcium 27mg 405mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 27%
Vitamin A 238µg 26%
Zinc 1.81mg 16%
Folate 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 26mg 106mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 11%
Protein 0.8g 5.56g 10%
Potassium 310mg 609mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 4%
Carbs 33.5g 24.45g 3%
Saturated fat 0.467g 2%
Fats 0.4g 1.68g 2%
Calories 127kcal 101kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 10.45g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.