Persimmon vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
persimmon
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and caramel:
- Both caramel and persimmon are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both caramel and persimmon are high in calories. Caramel has 70% more calories than persimmon - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is similar to caramel for protein, carbs and fat. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for caramel, 2:98:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Persimmon | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both caramel and persimmon are high in carbohydrates. Caramel has 70% more carbohydrates than persimmon - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and persimmon has less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Caramel and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 131 times more Vitamin C than caramel - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than persimmon - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caramel and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
| Persimmon | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 81% more calcium than persimmon - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg 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.
Persimmon g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Caramel g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does caramel or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both caramel and persimmon are high in calories. Caramel has 70% more calories than persimmon - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does caramel or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both caramel and persimmon are high in carbohydrates. caramel has 70% more carbohydrates than persimmon - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does caramel or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.