Lemon vs. Persimmon

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Persimmon

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

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

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

  • Both lemon and persimmon are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Persimmon is a great source of iron.
  • Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and persimmon 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Persimmon is high in calories and lemon has 77% less calories than persimmon - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to persimmon for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Persimmon
Protein 10% 2%
Carbohydrates 84% 95%
Fat 6% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 72% less carbohydrates than persimmon - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Persimmon has less sugar than lemon - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Lemon and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon and persimmon are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 25% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon Persimmon
Thiamin 0.04 MG ~
Riboflavin 0.02 MG ~
Niacin 0.1 MG ~
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG ~
Folate 11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Lemon and persimmon contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.

iron

Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 317% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 125% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.



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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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .

Lemon 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Persimmon 100g

( 100 g )
29KCAL 2%
calories 338%
127KCAL 6%
9.3G 4%
carbohydrates 266%
34G 13%
2.8G 11%
>999% dietary fiber
2.5G >999% sugar
0.3G 1%
total fat 33%
0.4G 1%
0.04G 0.2%
>999% saturated fat
0.01G >999% monounsaturated fat
0.09G >999% polyunsaturated fat
2MG 0.1%
100% sodium
1MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
1UG 0.1%
>999% Vitamin A
53MG 71%
Vitamin C 25%
66MG 88%
26MG 3%
calcium 4%
27MG 3%
0.6MG 3%
iron 317%
2.5MG 14%
8MG 3%
>999% magnesium
138MG 6%
potassium 125%
310MG 14%
0.04MG 4%
>999% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.02MG 2%
>999% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.1MG 1%
>999% niacin (Vit B3)
0.08MG 6%
>999% Vitamin B6
0.19MG 4%
>999% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
11UG 3%
>999% folate (Vit B9)
0.15MG 1%
>999% Vitamin E
1.1G 2%
37% protein
0.8G 2%
5.1MG 1%
>999% choline
0.04MG 3%
>999% copper
0.03MG 2%
>999% manganese
16MG 2%
phosphorus 62%
26MG 4%
0.4UG 1%
>999% selenium
0.06MG 1%
>999% zinc
89G 39% Water 64G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does lemon or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Persimmon is high in calories and lemon has 80% less calories than persimmon - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.

Does lemon or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 70% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.