Persimmon vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
persimmon
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and chestnut:
- Both persimmon and chestnut are high in Vitamin C, calories, carbohydrates and potassium.
- Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both persimmon and chestnut are high in calories. Chestnut has 93% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and chestnut has 245 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chestnut for protein. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Persimmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both persimmon and chestnut are high in carbohydrates. Chestnut has 58% more carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chestnut has 53g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chestnut has 296% more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and chestnut has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chestnut and persimmon are low in saturated fat - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both persimmon and chestnut are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 154% more Vitamin C than chestnut - persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chestnut and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chestnut has more Vitamin E than persimmon - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chestnut has more Vitamin K than persimmon - chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Persimmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 70 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Persimmon and chestnut contain similar amounts of calcium - persimmon has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and chestnut has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 175% more iron than chestnut - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Both persimmon and chestnut are high in potassium. Chestnut has 91% more potassium than persimmon - persimmon has 310mg of potassium per 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does persimmon or chestnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both persimmon and chestnut are high in calories. Chestnut has 90% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories in 100g and chestnut has 245 calories.
Does persimmon or chestnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both persimmon and chestnut are high in carbohydrates. chestnut has 60% more carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of carbs for 100g and chestnut has 53g of carbohydrates.
Does persimmon or chestnut contain more potassium?
Both persimmon and chestnut are high in potassium. Chestnut has 90% more potassium than persimmon - persimmon has 310mg of potassium in 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.