Japanese persimmon is a sweet, orange-fleshed fruit eaten raw when fully ripe, used in fruit salads, dried as a snack, or incorporated into desserts and seasonal dishes across East Asian cuisines. Per 100 g, it provides 70 kcal, 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 18.6 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of dietary fibre, with 12.5 g coming from naturally occurring sugars. It contributes 161 mg of potassium per 100 g, alongside 81 mcg of vitamin A and 8 mcg of folate. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Japanese persimmon fits vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a Japanese persimmon?
A raw Japanese persimmon contains 70 kcal per 100 g. A typical medium fruit weighs around 150–170 g, putting a single persimmon at roughly 105–120 kcal.
How much potassium is in a Japanese persimmon?
Japanese persimmon provides 161 mg of potassium per 100 g. That places it in a moderate range among fruits, comparable to peaches and slightly above most berries.
Is Japanese persimmon vegan-friendly?
Yes, Japanese persimmon is fully plant-based and appears on the vegan and vegetarian diet lists. It is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it broadly compatible with many common dietary patterns.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 274 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.59 g |
| Carbs | 73.4 g |
| Fiber | 14.5 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 25.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.74 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81.0 mg |
| Potassium | 802 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg |
| Copper | 0.44 mg |
| Manganese | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.029 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Other cooking states of Japanese persimmon
Raw japanese persimmon (70 kcal).
