Persimmon: Calories, Nutrition & Healthier Swaps
70 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
One piece (≈170 g) — 119 kcal · P/F/C 0.6/0.2/17 g
sugar: medium saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: medium
Persimmons are sweet autumn fruit with beta-carotene, fiber and manganese. The puckery taste of unripe ones comes from tannins.
Persimmon nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 170 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| incl. saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 29 g |
| incl. sugars | 13 g | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 3%fat 2%carbs 95%
Calories in persimmon by piece and serving
| Measure | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (170 g) | 119 | 1 / 0.3 / 29 |
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Persimmon: nutrition highlights
It has 6.1 g of fiber per serving — roughly 24% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, persimmon gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (one, 170 g) is 119 kcal — roughly 39 min of easy walking or 15 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Persimmon
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Guava — 200 g, 120 kcal: +4.7 g fibre.
- Feijoa — 240 g, 118 kcal: +9.2 g fibre.
- Passion Fruit — 150 g, 120 kcal: −5.3 g sugar, +9.5 g fibre.
- Kumquat — 200 g, 120 kcal: +6.9 g fibre.
Persimmon vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwi | 61 | 1.1 / 0.5 / 12 |
| Fruit Salad | 62 | 0.8 / 0.3 / 14 |
| Cherries | 63 | 1.1 / 0.2 / 14 |
| Lychee | 66 | 0.8 / 0.4 / 15 |
| Grapes | 69 | 0.7 / 0.2 / 16 |
| Persimmon | 70 | 0.6 / 0.2 / 17 |
| Figs | 74 | 0.8 / 0.3 / 16 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of persimmon?
100 g of persimmon has 70 calories, with 0.6 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 17 g carbohydrates (3.6 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of persimmon?
A serving (one, 170 g) has 119 calories: 1 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 29 g carbs.
What are the macros of persimmon?
Per 100 g: 0.6 g protein, 17 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. By calories that's about 3% protein, 95% carbs and 2% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of persimmon?
About 39 min of easy walking or 15 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 119 calories in one serving (one, 170 g).
How many calories are in one persimmon?
One piece weighs about 170 g, which is 119 calories: 1 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 29 g carbs.