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Persimmon vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between persimmon and chestnut?

  • Persimmon is richer in vitamin C and iron, yet chestnut is richer in potassium and phosphorus.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% higher.

We used Persimmons, native, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more IronIron +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +147.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +245%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.472mg 52%
Vitamin C 66mg 26.7mg 44%
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 18%
Magnesium 54mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 12%
Potassium 310mg 715mg 12%
Folate 38µg 10%
Phosphorus 26mg 99mg 10%
Iron 2.5mg 1.73mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 4%
Calcium 27mg 46mg 2%
Carbs 33.5g 27.76g 2%
Protein 0.8g 2g 2%
Fats 0.4g 1.38g 2%
Zinc 0.25mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.26g 1%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 1%
Calories 127kcal 131kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Chestnut
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
17%
Persimmon
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.