Persimmon vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
persimmon
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and pineapple:
- Both pineapple and persimmon are high in Vitamin C.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and pineapple has 61% less calories than persimmon - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Persimmon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 61% less carbohydrates than persimmon - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than persimmon - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and persimmon are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 38% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Persimmon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Persimmon has 108% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 762% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 184% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.
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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% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 pineapple or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and pineapple has 60% less calories than persimmon - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does pineapple or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 60% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.