Persimmon vs. Cocoa Powder

Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Cocoa Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of persimmon versus cocoa powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and cocoa powder:

  • Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in calories, carbohydrates, iron and potassium.
  • Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
  • Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of persimmon and cocoa powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 80% more calories than persimmon - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Persimmon Cocoa Powder
Protein 2% 18%
Carbohydrates 95% 54%
Fat 3% 29%
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carbohydrates

Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has 73% more carbohydrates than persimmon - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Persimmon has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than persimmon - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and persimmon has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cocoa powder and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cocoa powder and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Persimmon Cocoa Powder
Thiamin ~ 0.078 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.241 MG
Niacin ~ 2.185 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.118 MG
Folate ~ 32 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 374% more calcium than persimmon - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.

iron

Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 454% more iron than persimmon - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 392% more potassium than persimmon - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Persimmon or Cocoa Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .

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FAQ

Does cocoa powder or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 80% more calories than persimmon - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.

Does cocoa powder or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder has 70% more carbohydrates than persimmon - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

Does cocoa powder or persimmon contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than persimmon - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.

Does cocoa powder or persimmon contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 450% more iron than persimmon - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.

Does cocoa powder or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and persimmon are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 390% more potassium than persimmon - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.