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Persimmon vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Persimmon and Whey different?

  • Persimmon is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Whey is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 73% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 42 times more Iron than Whey. While Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, Whey contains only 0.06mg.

Persimmons, native, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
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Whey
Contains more Iron +4066.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +4066.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin C +65900%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +65900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +551.8%
Contains more Other +69.8%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.85
Equal in Fats - 0.36
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +551.8%
Contains more Other +69.8%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.85
Equal in Fats - 0.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Whey Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 5.14g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0.4g 0.36g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 5.14g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 27kcal Persimmon
Sugar 5.14g Persimmon
Calcium 27mg 47mg Whey
Iron 2.5mg 0.06mg Persimmon
Magnesium 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 26mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 310mg 161mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 54mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 66mg 0.1mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg Whey
Folate 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.013mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.058mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.045mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.007mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.027mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg 0.016mg
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 0.23g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Persimmon
Persimmon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.