Kefir vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and persimmon:
- Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and kefir has 66% less calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to persimmon per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 95% |
| Fat | 21% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 86% less carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than kefir - kefir has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kefir has 374% more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kefir and persimmon are low in saturated fat - kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both kefir and persimmon are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both kefir and persimmon are low in cholesterol - kefir has 5mg 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 329 times more Vitamin C than kefir - persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than persimmon - kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than persimmon - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kefir and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kefir and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Kefir | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 13 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kefir is an excellent source of calcium and it has 381% more calcium than persimmon - persimmon has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than kefir - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 89% more potassium than kefir - persimmon has 310mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does persimmon or kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and kefir has 70% less calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is persimmon or kefir better for protein?
Kefir has 370% more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does persimmon or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 90% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does persimmon or kefir contain more calcium?
Kefir is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than persimmon - persimmon has 27mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
Does persimmon or kefir contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than kefir - persimmon has 310mg of potassium in 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.