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Summer squash vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Summer squash and Persimmon?

  • Summer squash has less Vitamin C, and Iron than Persimmon.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% higher.

We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Persimmons, native, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 +288.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +900%
Contains more Other +45.2%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 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 Protein +51.3%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +900%
Contains more Other +45.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Persimmon Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 33.5g Persimmon
Protein 1.21g 0.8g Summer squash
Fats 0.18g 0.4g Persimmon
Carbs 3.35g 33.5g Persimmon
Calories 16kcal 127kcal Persimmon
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Persimmon
Fiber 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 27mg Persimmon
Iron 0.35mg 2.5mg Persimmon
Magnesium 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 38mg 26mg Summer squash
Potassium 262mg 310mg Persimmon
Sodium 2mg 1mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 66mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.028mg 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.035mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg 0.058mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg 0.045mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg 0.007mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.036mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg 0.042mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg 0.016mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Persimmon
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%
Summer squash
18%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.