Orange vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and persimmon:
- Both orange and persimmon are high in Vitamin C.
- Orange has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Orange is a great 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and orange has 64% less calories than persimmon - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to persimmon for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and orange has 66% less carbohydrates than persimmon - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and persimmon are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Persimmon has 47% more Vitamin C than orange - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange has more Vitamin A than persimmon - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 59% more calcium than persimmon - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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.
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FAQ
Does orange or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and orange has 60% less calories than persimmon - orange has 46 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does orange or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and orange has 70% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.