Persimmon vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
persimmon
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and chicken breast:
- Both persimmon and chicken breast are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both persimmon and chicken breast are high in calories. Chicken breast has 30% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Persimmon | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has less carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Persimmon has less saturated fat than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Persimmon has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol 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 chicken breast - persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than persimmon - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than persimmon - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Persimmon | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Persimmon has 80% more calcium than chicken breast - persimmon has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 140% more iron than chicken breast - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both persimmon and chicken breast are high in potassium. Persimmon has 21% more potassium than chicken breast - persimmon has 310mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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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 chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both persimmon and chicken breast are high in calories. Chicken breast has 30% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is persimmon or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does persimmon or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does persimmon or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both persimmon and chicken breast are high in potassium. Persimmon has 20% more potassium than chicken breast - persimmon has 310mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.