How many calories are in one persimmon?

Persimmon has 32 calories per persimmon or 128 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one persimmon?

A single persimmon contains 0.2 grams of protein. Persimmon is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in persimmon?

Persimmon is an excellent source of a few nutrients, including Vitamin C and potassium.

What's similar to persimmon in cooking?

Cranberry are similar to, or commonly paired with persimmon in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Persimmon

Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium. It is also a good source of iron. One persimmon contains about 32 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to persimmon, including guava juice, chili pepper, orange juice and lemon. Other similar foods include kumquat and honeydew.

We compared the key nutrients in persimmon (iron, Vitamin C and potassium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Guava Juice, Orange Juice, Lemon, Papaya, Orange, Orange Zest, Lemon Zest, Lime, Strawberries, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Kiwi, Mango, Currants, Kumquat, Honeydew

plants and vegetables: Chili Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Jalapeno

other: Sriracha

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to persimmon are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to persimmon. Guava juice, orange juice, lemon, papaya and orange are all high in iron, Vitamin C and or potassium.

Guava Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Guava juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, guava juice contains more dietary fiber than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and guava juice:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Guava Juice (3/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.38
66	Vitamin C (MG)	21
310	potassium (MG)	39

A higher water content, guava juice is less nutritionally dense than persimmon. Persimmon does contain more calcium, iron and potassium than guava juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	63
0	dietary fiber (G)	1
0	sugar (G)	13
0.8	protein (G)	0.09
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	21
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
27	calcium (MG)	8
0	thiamin (MG)	0
0	riboflavin (MG)	0
0	niacin (MG)	0.17
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.01
0	folate (UG)	3

0.97 | 0.97 | 0.58 Complete Comparison:
Guava Juice vs. Persimmon

Orange Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Orange juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, orange juice contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and orange juice:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Orange Juice (3/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.2
66	Vitamin C (MG)	50
310	potassium (MG)	200

However, persimmon does contain more calcium, iron and potassium than orange juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	45
0	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
0	sugar (G)	8.4
0.8	protein (G)	0.7
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	50
0	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
27	calcium (MG)	11
0	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.4
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	30

0.967 | 0.967 | 1.24 Complete Comparison:
Orange Juice vs. Persimmon

Lemon

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, lemon contains more dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and lemon:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.6
66	Vitamin C (MG)	53
310	potassium (MG)	138

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	29
0	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
0	sugar (G)	2.5
0.8	protein (G)	1.1
0	saturated fat (G)	0.04
66	Vitamin C (MG)	53
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
27	calcium (MG)	26
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0	niacin (MG)	0.1
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
0	folate (UG)	11

0.966 | 0.966 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Persimmon

Papaya

Similarity: > 95%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, papaya contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and papaya:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.25
66	Vitamin C (MG)	61
310	potassium (MG)	182

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	43
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
0	sugar (G)	7.8
0.8	protein (G)	0.47
0	saturated fat (G)	0.08
66	Vitamin C (MG)	61
0	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
27	calcium (MG)	20
0	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.36
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	37

0.963 | 0.963 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Persimmon

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, orange contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and orange:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Orange (1/2 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.09
66	Vitamin C (MG)	45
310	potassium (MG)	169

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	46
0	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
0	sugar (G)	9.1
0.8	protein (G)	0.7
0	saturated fat (G)	0.03
66	Vitamin C (MG)	45
0	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
27	calcium (MG)	43
0	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0	niacin (MG)	0.4
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
0	folate (UG)	17

0.951 | 0.951 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Persimmon

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 95%

Orange zest is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, orange zest contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and orange zest:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.8
66	Vitamin C (MG)	136
310	potassium (MG)	212

However, persimmon does contain more iron than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	97
0	dietary fiber (G)	11
0.8	protein (G)	1.5
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	136
0	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
27	calcium (MG)	161
0	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0	niacin (MG)	0.9
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
0	folate (UG)	30

0.946 | 0.946 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Persimmon

Lemon Zest

Similarity: > 90%

Lemon zest is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, lemon zest contains more dietary fiber, calcium, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and lemon zest:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.8
66	Vitamin C (MG)	129
310	potassium (MG)	160

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than lemon zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	47
0	dietary fiber (G)	11
0	sugar (G)	4.2
0.8	protein (G)	1.5
0	saturated fat (G)	0.04
66	Vitamin C (MG)	129
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
27	calcium (MG)	134
0	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.08
0	niacin (MG)	0.4
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
0	folate (UG)	13

0.943 | 0.943 | 2.31 Complete Comparison:
Lemon Zest vs. Persimmon

Lime

Similarity: > 90%

Lime is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, lime contains more dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and lime:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Lime (1.5 fruit)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.6
66	Vitamin C (MG)	29
310	potassium (MG)	102

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than lime by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	30
0	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
0	sugar (G)	1.7
0.8	protein (G)	0.7
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	29
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.22
27	calcium (MG)	33
0	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0	niacin (MG)	0.2
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	8

0.941 | 0.941 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Lime vs. Persimmon

Strawberries

Similarity: > 90%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, strawberries contains more dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and strawberries:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.41
66	Vitamin C (MG)	59
310	potassium (MG)	153

However, persimmon does contain more calcium, iron and potassium than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	32
0	dietary fiber (G)	2
0	sugar (G)	4.9
0.8	protein (G)	0.67
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	59
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
27	calcium (MG)	16
0	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0	niacin (MG)	0.39
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
0	folate (UG)	24

0.937 | 0.937 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Persimmon

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 90%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, grapefruit contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and grapefruit:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.08
66	Vitamin C (MG)	31
310	potassium (MG)	135

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	42
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
0	sugar (G)	6.9
0.8	protein (G)	0.77
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	31
0	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
27	calcium (MG)	22
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.2
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
0	folate (UG)	13

0.937 | 0.937 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Persimmon

Tangerine

Similarity: > 90%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, tangerine contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and tangerine:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.15
66	Vitamin C (MG)	27
310	potassium (MG)	166

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	53
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
0	sugar (G)	11
0.8	protein (G)	0.81
0	saturated fat (G)	0.04
66	Vitamin C (MG)	27
0	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
27	calcium (MG)	37
0	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0	niacin (MG)	0.38
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
0	folate (UG)	16

0.918 | 0.918 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Persimmon

Kiwi

Similarity: > 90%

Kiwi is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, kiwi contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and kiwi:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.31
66	Vitamin C (MG)	93
310	potassium (MG)	312

However, persimmon does contain more iron than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	61
0	dietary fiber (G)	3
0	sugar (G)	9
0.8	protein (G)	1.1
0	saturated fat (G)	0.03
66	Vitamin C (MG)	93
0	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
27	calcium (MG)	34
0	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0	niacin (MG)	0.34
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
0	folate (UG)	25

0.915 | 0.915 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Persimmon

Mango

Similarity: > 90%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, mango contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and mango:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Mango (5/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.16
66	Vitamin C (MG)	36
310	potassium (MG)	168

However, persimmon does contain more calcium, iron and potassium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	60
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
0	sugar (G)	14
0.8	protein (G)	0.82
0	saturated fat (G)	0.09
66	Vitamin C (MG)	36
0	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
27	calcium (MG)	11
0	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0	niacin (MG)	0.67
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
0	folate (UG)	43

0.912 | 0.912 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Persimmon

Currants

Similarity: > 90%

Currants are also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, currants contains more dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6 than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and currants:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Currants (7/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	1
66	Vitamin C (MG)	41
310	potassium (MG)	275

However, persimmon does contain more iron than currants by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	56
0	dietary fiber (G)	4.3
0	sugar (G)	7.4
0.8	protein (G)	1.4
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	41
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
27	calcium (MG)	33
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0	niacin (MG)	0.1
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
0	folate (UG)	8

0.906 | 0.906 | 1.6 Complete Comparison:
Currants vs. Persimmon

Kumquat

Similarity: 89%

Kumquat is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, kumquat contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and kumquat:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.86
66	Vitamin C (MG)	44
310	potassium (MG)	186

However, persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than kumquat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	71
0	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
0	sugar (G)	9.4
0.8	protein (G)	1.9
0	saturated fat (G)	0.1
66	Vitamin C (MG)	44
0	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
27	calcium (MG)	62
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0	niacin (MG)	0.43
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
0	folate (UG)	17

0.887 | 0.887 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Persimmon

Honeydew

Similarity: 88%

Honeydew is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, honeydew contains more dietary fiber, thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and honeydew:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Honeydew (5/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.17
66	Vitamin C (MG)	18
310	potassium (MG)	228

However, persimmon does contain more calcium and iron than honeydew by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	36
0	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
0	sugar (G)	8.1
0.8	protein (G)	0.54
0	saturated fat (G)	0.04
66	Vitamin C (MG)	18
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
27	calcium (MG)	6
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.01
0	niacin (MG)	0.42
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.16
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
0	folate (UG)	19

0.883 | 0.883 | 0.8 Complete Comparison:
Honeydew vs. Persimmon

plants and vegetables

Chili Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Chili pepper is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, chili pepper contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and chili pepper:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)
2.5	iron (MG)	1.2
66	Vitamin C (MG)	243
310	potassium (MG)	340

However, persimmon does contain more calcium and iron than chili pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	40
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
0	sugar (G)	5.1
0.8	protein (G)	2
0	saturated fat (G)	0.02
66	Vitamin C (MG)	243
0	Vitamin A (UG)	59
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.69
27	calcium (MG)	18
0	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0	niacin (MG)	0.95
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.28
0	folate (UG)	23

0.968 | 0.968 | 2.52 Complete Comparison:
Chili Pepper vs. Persimmon

Red Bell Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Red bell pepper is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, red bell pepper contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and red bell pepper:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Red Bell Pepper (5/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.43
66	Vitamin C (MG)	128
310	potassium (MG)	211

However, persimmon does contain more calcium and iron than red bell pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	26
0	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
0	sugar (G)	4.2
0.8	protein (G)	0.99
0	saturated fat (G)	0.06
66	Vitamin C (MG)	128
0	Vitamin A (UG)	157
0	Vitamin E (MG)	1.6
27	calcium (MG)	7
0	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0	niacin (MG)	0.98
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
0	folate (UG)	46

0.949 | 0.949 | 2.42 Complete Comparison:
Red Bell Pepper vs. Persimmon

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 90%

Jalapeno is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, jalapeno contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and jalapeno:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.25
66	Vitamin C (MG)	119
310	potassium (MG)	248

However, persimmon does contain more calcium and iron than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	29
0	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
0	sugar (G)	4.1
0.8	protein (G)	0.91
0	saturated fat (G)	0.09
66	Vitamin C (MG)	119
0	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
27	calcium (MG)	12
0	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0	niacin (MG)	1.3
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
0	folate (UG)	27

0.93 | 0.93 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Persimmon

other

Sriracha

Similarity: > 95%

Sriracha is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, sriracha contains more dietary fiber, protein and calcium than persimmon.

For 100 grams of persimmon and sriracha:

Persimmon (4 fruits)		Sriracha (3/8 cup)
2.5	iron (MG)	0.58
66	Vitamin C (MG)	19
310	potassium (MG)	0

A higher water content, sriracha is less nutritionally dense than persimmon. Persimmon does contain more iron and potassium than sriracha by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

127	calories (KCAL)	56
0	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
0	sugar (G)	4
0.8	protein (G)	0.8
0	saturated fat (G)	0.4
66	Vitamin C (MG)	19
27	calcium (MG)	48

0.956 | 0.956 | 0.48 Complete Comparison:
Sriracha vs. Persimmon

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