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Persimmon vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Persimmon and Tomatillo different?

  • Persimmon has more Vitamin C, and Iron than Tomatillo.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 60% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 4 times more Iron than Tomatillo. While Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, Tomatillo contains only 0.62mg.

Persimmons, native, raw and Tomatillos, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +303.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Equal in Sodium - 1
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +303.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +464.1%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin C +464.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Water +42.3%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Water +42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 3.94g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 0.96g Tomatillo
Fats 0.4g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 33.5g 5.84g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 32kcal Persimmon
Sugar 3.93g Persimmon
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 27mg 7mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 0.62mg Persimmon
Magnesium 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 26mg 39mg Tomatillo
Potassium 310mg 268mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 66mg 11.7mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
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
Saturated Fat 0.139g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.