16 Complete Protein Pairings with Persimmon

Summary:

Persimmon is low in protein - about 0.2 grams per fruit.
In addition, persimmon provides only 8 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on methionine.^[1]
Persimmon pairs well with brazil nut, pili nut, chia seeds, sesame seeds or wild rice to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More persimmon pairings and detailed analysis below.

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Pairings with Persimmon (16)

A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

World Health Organization ^[2], National Academy Press ^[3]

We analyzed the amino acid composition of persimmon, and found both vegan and vegetarian pairings with persimmon that creates a complete protein profile. Read on to discover new combinations of foods to enjoy!

Details on how we calculate complete protein profiles.

Persimmon source

Amount of Protein in Persimmon

Relatively low in protein, a single persimmon contains 0.2 grams of protein, or about 0% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with persimmon alone, you will need 250 persimmon (6250 grams) for an average female, or 300 persimmon for males. ^[4] That's over 7940 calories, and a lot of persimmon! Pairing persimmon with a richer protein source is a good idea.

Full nutritional profile for persimmon
USDA Source: Persimmons, native, raw

Macronutrients in 1 fruit (25g) of persimmon:

	% of RDV	Amount
Calories	1.6%	32 kCal
Carbohydrates	0%	-
Total fat	0.2%	0.1 grams
Protein	0.4%	0.2 grams

Essential Amino Acids in Persimmon

Proportionally, persimmon does contain abundant amounts of 8 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, persimmon is a little short on methionine.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with persimmon alone, you will have to eat 491 persimmon (12286 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 97% more persimmon to compensate for the lack of methionine, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 fruit (25g) of persimmon:

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[1]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	0.4%	0.2g
Histidine	0.6%	0.004g
Isoleucine	1%	0.009g
Leucine	0.8%	0.015g
Lysine	0.7%	0.011g
Methionine	0.2%	0.002g
Phenylalanine	0.6%	0.009g
Threonine	1.1%	0.01g
Tryptophan	1.3%	0.004g
Valine	1%	0.011g

More Complete Protein with Persimmon

Top vegan pairings with persimmon include:

Brazil Nut
Pili Nut
Chia Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Wild Rice
Hemp Seeds
Poppy Seeds
Hedge Mustard Seeds
Nori
Chestnut
White Rice
Pumpkin Seeds

Although dairy and eggs are generally considered complete proteins, some types of vegetarian food pair more efficiently with persimmon. These include:

Mayonnaise
Sour Cream
Caramel
Egg

Vegan 1. Brazil Nut and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, brazil nut is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.6 teaspoon of brazil nut (2g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0 for persimmon to brazil nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for brazil nut
USDA Source: Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.6 tsp brazil nut :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[5]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	4.5%	2.2g
Histidine	7.4%	0.05g
Isoleucine	11.2%	0.1g
Leucine	8.7%	0.16g
Lysine	7%	0.12g
Methionine	4.2%	0.04g
Phenylalanine	6.7%	0.1g
Threonine	12.1%	0.11g
Tryptophan	14.3%	0.04g
Valine	10.9%	0.12g

Vegan 2. Pili Nut and Persimmon

Pili nut is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.9 tablespoon of pili nut (7g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:0 for persimmon to pili nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pili nut
USDA Source: Nuts, pilinuts, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.9 tbsp pili nut :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[6]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	5.4%	2.7g
Histidine	9%	0.06g
Isoleucine	13.9%	0.12g
Leucine	10.8%	0.2g
Lysine	8%	0.14g
Methionine	5.1%	0.04g
Phenylalanine	8.2%	0.12g
Threonine	14.4%	0.13g
Tryptophan	18.2%	0.05g
Valine	14%	0.15g

Vegan 3. Chia Seeds and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, chia seed is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.2 ounce of chia seeds (5g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:1.8 for persimmon to chia seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chia seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, chia seeds, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.2 oz chia seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[7]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	5.5%	2.7g
Histidine	10.2%	0.06g
Isoleucine	14.4%	0.12g
Leucine	10.9%	0.21g
Lysine	9.1%	0.16g
Methionine	5.1%	0.04g
Phenylalanine	9.1%	0.14g
Threonine	15%	0.13g
Tryptophan	21%	0.05g
Valine	13.7%	0.15g

Vegan 4. Sesame Seeds and Persimmon

Sesame seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.5 tablespoon of sesame seeds (5g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:0 for persimmon to sesame seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sesame seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[8]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	5.7%	2.9g
Histidine	10.4%	0.07g
Isoleucine	14.5%	0.12g
Leucine	11.2%	0.21g
Lysine	8.2%	0.14g
Methionine	5.3%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	9.1%	0.14g
Threonine	15.4%	0.14g
Tryptophan	20.7%	0.05g
Valine	14.2%	0.15g

Vegan 5. Wild Rice and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, wild rice is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 2.6 tablespoons of wild rice (27g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.11 to 1:0 for persimmon to wild rice by weight.

Full nutritional profile for wild rice
USDA Source: Wild rice, cooked

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 2.6 tbsp wild rice :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[9]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	6.1%	3.1g
Histidine	10.7%	0.07g
Isoleucine	15.3%	0.13g
Leucine	11.6%	0.22g
Lysine	9.2%	0.16g
Methionine	5.7%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	9.5%	0.14g
Threonine	15.1%	0.14g
Tryptophan	18.5%	0.05g
Valine	15.4%	0.17g

Vegan 6. Hemp Seeds and Persimmon

Hemp seed is a great source of protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.3 tablespoon of hemp seeds (3g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0 for persimmon to hemp seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hemp seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.3 tbsp hemp seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[10]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	6.2%	3.1g
Histidine	11.6%	0.07g
Isoleucine	15.3%	0.13g
Leucine	11.6%	0.22g
Lysine	9.1%	0.16g
Methionine	5.7%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	9.4%	0.14g
Threonine	16.2%	0.15g
Tryptophan	18.3%	0.05g
Valine	15.3%	0.17g

Vegan 7. Poppy Seeds and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, poppy seed is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 2.4 teaspoons of poppy seeds (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:2.7 for persimmon to poppy seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for poppy seeds
USDA Source: Spices, poppy seed

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 2.4 tsp poppy seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[11]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	6.5%	3.2g
Histidine	11.5%	0.07g
Isoleucine	16.7%	0.14g
Leucine	12.5%	0.24g
Lysine	10.4%	0.18g
Methionine	6%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	9.5%	0.14g
Threonine	16.6%	0.15g
Tryptophan	18.3%	0.05g
Valine	16.7%	0.18g

Vegan 8. Hedge Mustard Seeds and Persimmon

Hedge mustard seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 2.7 tablespoons of hedge mustard seeds (13g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.05 to 1:5 for persimmon to hedge mustard seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hedge mustard seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 2.7 tbsp hedge mustard seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[12]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	7.1%	3.5g
Histidine	12.8%	0.08g
Isoleucine	19.7%	0.17g
Leucine	15.9%	0.3g
Lysine	12.5%	0.21g
Methionine	6.6%	0.06g
Phenylalanine	11%	0.16g
Threonine	21%	0.19g
Tryptophan	26.3%	0.07g
Valine	17.9%	0.19g

Vegan 9. Nori and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, nori is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 10.8 sheets of nori (28g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.11 to 1:0.02 for persimmon to nori by weight.

Full nutritional profile for nori
USDA Source: Seaweed, laver, raw

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 10.8 sheet nori :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[13]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	7.3%	3.6g
Histidine	12.6%	0.08g
Isoleucine	18.6%	0.16g
Leucine	15.1%	0.29g
Lysine	10.2%	0.17g
Methionine	6.8%	0.06g
Phenylalanine	11.2%	0.17g
Threonine	18.6%	0.17g
Tryptophan	18.1%	0.05g
Valine	20.1%	0.22g

Vegan 10. Chestnut and Persimmon

Chestnut is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.4 cup of chestnut (60g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.24 to 1:24 for persimmon to chestnut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chestnut
USDA Source: Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.4 cup chestnut :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[14]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	7.8%	3.9g
Histidine	14.7%	0.09g
Isoleucine	18.9%	0.16g
Leucine	13.6%	0.26g
Lysine	13.2%	0.23g
Methionine	7.3%	0.06g
Phenylalanine	11.4%	0.17g
Threonine	18.9%	0.17g
Tryptophan	21.5%	0.06g
Valine	19.6%	0.21g

Vegan 11. White Rice and Persimmon

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, white rice is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.4 cup of white rice (82g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.33 to 1:0 for persimmon to white rice by weight.

Full nutritional profile for white rice
USDA Source: Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.4 cup white rice :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[15]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	7.9%	4g
Histidine	13.6%	0.09g
Isoleucine	20%	0.17g
Leucine	16.2%	0.31g
Lysine	10.7%	0.18g
Methionine	7.4%	0.06g
Phenylalanine	13%	0.19g
Threonine	19.1%	0.17g
Tryptophan	22.3%	0.06g
Valine	20.7%	0.22g

Vegan 12. Pumpkin Seeds and Persimmon

Pumpkin seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 3 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (12g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.05 to 1:5 for persimmon to pumpkin seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[16]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	8.5%	4.3g
Histidine	16.3%	0.1g
Isoleucine	23.7%	0.2g
Leucine	17.8%	0.34g
Lysine	16.4%	0.28g
Methionine	7.9%	0.07g
Phenylalanine	13.6%	0.2g
Threonine	20.6%	0.19g
Tryptophan	28.7%	0.07g
Valine	26.5%	0.29g

Vegetarian 13. Mayonnaise and Persimmon

Low in protein, mayonnaise is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.3 cup of mayonnaise (74g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.3 to 1:30 for persimmon to mayonnaise by weight.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.3 cup mayonnaise :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[17]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	5.4%	2.7g
Histidine	9.4%	0.06g
Isoleucine	15.8%	0.14g
Leucine	11.4%	0.22g
Lysine	9.7%	0.17g
Methionine	5.1%	0.04g
Phenylalanine	8.9%	0.13g
Threonine	15.9%	0.14g
Tryptophan	18.3%	0.05g
Valine	14.8%	0.16g

Vegetarian 14. Sour Cream and Persimmon

Sour cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 3.1 tablespoons of sour cream (38g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.15 to 1:15 for persimmon to sour cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 3.1 tbsp sour cream :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[18]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	5.8%	2.9g
Histidine	11.8%	0.07g
Isoleucine	17.3%	0.15g
Leucine	14.1%	0.27g
Lysine	12.6%	0.22g
Methionine	5.4%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	10%	0.15g
Threonine	17.3%	0.16g
Tryptophan	19.5%	0.05g
Valine	16.5%	0.18g

Vegetarian 15. Caramel and Persimmon

Low in protein, caramel is high in methionine, which is complementary to persimmon.

A ratio of 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.3 cup of caramel (83g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.33 to 1:0 for persimmon to caramel by weight.

Full nutritional profile for caramel
USDA Source: Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.3 cup caramel :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[19]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	6%	3g
Histidine	11.6%	0.07g
Isoleucine	18.8%	0.16g
Leucine	14%	0.26g
Lysine	12.3%	0.21g
Methionine	5.6%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	10%	0.15g
Threonine	17.5%	0.16g
Tryptophan	13.5%	0.04g
Valine	17.2%	0.19g

Vegetarian 16. Egg and Persimmon

Egg is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of persimmon.

For example, 10 persimmon (250g) and 0.2 egg (8g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:3 for persimmon to egg by weight.

Full nutritional profile for egg
USDA Source: Egg, whole, raw, fresh

Table of amino acids of 10 fruit persimmon and 0.2 large egg :

Amino Acid	% of RDV ^[2]	Amount ^[20]	Complete / Adequate
Protein	6%	3g
Histidine	10.3%	0.07g
Isoleucine	16.5%	0.14g
Leucine	12.4%	0.23g
Lysine	10.9%	0.19g
Methionine	5.6%	0.05g
Phenylalanine	9.8%	0.15g
Threonine	16.4%	0.15g
Tryptophan	18.7%	0.05g
Valine	16.2%	0.17g