Orange Zest vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange zest
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and persimmon:
- Both orange zest and persimmon are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and orange zest has 24% less calories than persimmon - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is heavier in protein and similar to persimmon for carbs and fat. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:93:2 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 95% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and orange zest has 25% less carbohydrates than persimmon - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange zest and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and persimmon are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange zest and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Orange zest has 106% more Vitamin C than persimmon - orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange zest has more Vitamin A than persimmon - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange Zest | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 30 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 496% more calcium than persimmon - orange zest has 161mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 213% more iron than orange zest - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 46% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg 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 Orange Zest or Persimmon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange zest or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and orange zest has 20% less calories than persimmon - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does orange zest or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and orange zest has 30% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or persimmon contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than persimmon - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 50% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.