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Tamarind vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamarind and Persimmon?

  • Tamarind is higher in Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Persimmon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 69% more.
  • Tamarind has 4 times more Phosphorus than Persimmon. While Tamarind has 113mg of Phosphorus, Persimmon has only 26mg.

We used Tamarinds, 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.
Contains more Calcium +174.1%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +174.1%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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 +1785.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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 +1785.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +105.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 +250%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Persimmon Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 33.5g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.4g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 33.5g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 127kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Persimmon
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 27mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 2.5mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 26mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 310mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 66mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.139mg 0.045mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 0.272g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind 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
20%
Tamarind
18%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.