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Brazil nut vs. Persimmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brazil nut and persimmon

  • Brazil nut has more phosphorus, calcium, and potassium; however, persimmon is higher in vitamin C.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for phosphorus, 100% more than persimmon.
  • Brazil nut has 6 times more calcium than persimmon. While brazil nut has 160mg of calcium, persimmon has only 27mg.
  • The glycemic index of persimmon is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Persimmons, native, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 CalciumCalcium +492.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2688.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.5mg

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.
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9328.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +1690%
Contains more FatsFats +16675%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1783%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Persimmon DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 163%
Fats 67.1g 0.4g 103%
Phosphorus 725mg 26mg 100%
Magnesium 376mg 90%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 66mg 73%
Saturated fat 16.134g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 60%
Manganese 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 51%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Zinc 4.06mg 37%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Protein 14.32g 0.8g 27%
Calories 659kcal 127kcal 27%
Calcium 160mg 27mg 13%
Potassium 659mg 310mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 8%
Carbs 11.74g 33.5g 7%
Folate 22µg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2%
Iron 2.43mg 2.5mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 33.5g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Persimmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
17%
Persimmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
14%
Persimmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Persimmon
Persimmon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.