Kumquat vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and persimmon:
- Both kumquat and persimmon are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, 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 kumquat has 44% less calories than persimmon - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to persimmon per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 95% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kumquat has 53% less carbohydrates than persimmon - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and persimmon are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 50% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than persimmon - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than persimmon - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 191% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg 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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FAQ
Does kumquat or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and kumquat has 40% less calories than persimmon - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does kumquat or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and kumquat has 50% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or persimmon contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than persimmon - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.