Lemon Zest vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and persimmon:
- Both lemon zest and persimmon are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lemon zest 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, 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 lemon zest has 63% less calories than persimmon - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to persimmon for fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and lemon zest has 52% less carbohydrates than persimmon - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than lemon zest - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and persimmon are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 95% more Vitamin C than persimmon - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 13 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 396% more calcium than persimmon - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 213% more iron than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Persimmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and lemon zest has 60% less calories than persimmon - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does lemon zest or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and lemon zest has 50% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or persimmon contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than persimmon - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
Does lemon zest or persimmon contain more potassium?
Persimmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.