Kiwi vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kiwi
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and persimmon:
- Both kiwi and persimmon are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, 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 kiwi has 52% less calories than persimmon - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to persimmon per calorie. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 95% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kiwi has 56% less carbohydrates than persimmon - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than kiwi - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kiwi and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kiwi and persimmon are low in saturated fat - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kiwi and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Kiwi has 40% more Vitamin C than persimmon - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kiwi and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kiwi has more Vitamin E than persimmon - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kiwi has more Vitamin K than persimmon - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kiwi | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kiwi and persimmon contain similar amounts of calcium - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 706% more iron than kiwi - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both kiwi and persimmon are high in potassium. Kiwi is very similar to persimmon for potassium - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg 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.
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kiwi or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and kiwi has 50% less calories than persimmon - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does kiwi or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kiwi has 60% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kiwi or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both kiwi and persimmon are high in potassium. Kiwi is very similar to persimmon for potassium - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.