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Potato vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potatoes and persimmon?

  • Persimmon is richer than potatoes in vitamin C and iron.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 51% more.
  • Potatoes have 2 times more phosphorus than persimmon. While potatoes have 57mg of phosphorus, persimmon has only 26mg.
  • The glycemic index of persimmon is lower.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Persimmons, native, raw 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.
Potato
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +208.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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.
Potato
9
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +235%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more FatsFats +344.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Persimmon
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 Potato Persimmon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.7mg 66mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 23%
Iron 0.81mg 2.5mg 21%
Copper 0.11mg 12%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Carbs 17.49g 33.5g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Phosphorus 57mg 26mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Protein 2.05g 0.8g 3%
Calories 77kcal 127kcal 3%
Potassium 425mg 310mg 3%
Zinc 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 15.39g 33.5g N/A
Sugar 0.82g N/A
Sodium 6mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Persimmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Potato
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/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.