Apple vs. Persimmon

Nutrition comparison of Apple and Persimmon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple versus persimmon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and persimmon:

  • Apple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Persimmon is a great source of iron.
  • Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple and persimmon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Persimmon is high in calories and apple has 59% less calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple is similar to persimmon for protein, carbs and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Persimmon
Protein 2% 2%
Carbohydrates 95% 95%
Fat 3% 3%
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carbohydrates

Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and apple has 59% less carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Persimmon has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Persimmon and apple contain similar amounts of protein - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple and persimmon are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than apple - persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Apple and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Apple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apple Persimmon
Thiamin 0.017 MG ~
Riboflavin 0.026 MG ~
Niacin 0.091 MG ~
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.041 MG ~
Folate 3 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Persimmon has 350% more calcium than apple - persimmon has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than apple - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than apple - persimmon has 310mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Persimmon .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .

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FAQ

Does persimmon or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Persimmon is high in calories and apple has 60% less calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.

Does persimmon or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and apple has 60% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

Does persimmon or apple contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than apple - persimmon has 310mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.

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