...the nutritional value of persimmons and full persimmon nutrition information...
The persimmon fruit contains very good amounts of vitamin A and beta carotene, and is a good source of fibre and vitamins C and B6.
The persimmon fruit is a very good source of beta carotene
which protects the cells from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent cancer. Beta carotene also provides a source of vitamin A and helps the immune and reproductive systems to function properly.
Persimmons are very high in vitamin A which plays a part in eye health and can also help to fight off viral infections.
Persimmons are also a very good source of vitamin B6 which play a part in the breakdown of sugars and starches in the body. Vitamin B6 also helps prevent homocysteine build up in your blood.
Persimmons also contain good amounts of dietary fibre which helps with bowel regularity, thereby protecting against bowel cancer. Fibre also helps the body to maintain normal
cholesterol
and blood sugar levels.
Persimmons provide good amounts of potassium which helps the muscles and nerves to function properly and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Persimmons contain a fairly good source of manganese which plays a part in bone health. Manganese also helps to maintian normal blood sugar levels and helps with thyroid function.
One persimmon fruit contains around 118 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PERSIMMONS:
Persimmons, japanese, raw
Refuse: 16% (2% calyx, 14% skin) Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki NDB No: 09263 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 fruit (2-1/2" dia) ------- 168g
Proximates
Water
g
134.94
Energy
kcal
118
Energy
kJ
492
Protein
g
0.97
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.32
Ash
g
0.55
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
31.23
Fiber, total dietary
g
6.0
Sugars, total
g
21.05
Sucrose
g
2.59
Glucose (dextrose)
g
9.14
Fructose
g
9.34
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
13
Iron, Fe
mg
0.25
Magnesium, Mg
mg
15
Phosphorus, P
mg
29
Potassium, K
mg
270
Sodium, Na
mg
2
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.18
Copper, Cu
mg
0.190
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.596
Selenium, Se
mcg
1.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
12.6
Thiamin
mg
0.050
Riboflavin
mg
0.034
Niacin
mg
0.168
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.168
Folate, total
mcg
13
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
13
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
13
Choline, total
mg
12.8
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
136
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
425
Carotene, alpha
mcg
0
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
2431
Vitamin A, IU
IU
2733
Lycopene
mcg
267
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
1401
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
1.23
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
4.4
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.034
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.002
16:0
g
0.027
18:0
g
0.005
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.062
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.062
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.072
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.066
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.007
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Phytosterols
mg
7
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.017
Threonine
g
0.050
Isoleucine
g
0.042
Leucine
g
0.071
Lysine
g
0.055
Methionine
g
0.008
Cystine
g
0.022
Phenylalanine
g
0.044
Tyrosine
g
0.027
Valine
g
0.050
Arginine
g
0.042
Histidine
g
0.020
Alanine
g
0.049
Aspartic acid
g
0.096
Glutamic acid
g
0.128
Glycine
g
0.042
Proline
g
0.037
Serine
g
0.037
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
The persimmon fruit contains very good amounts of vitamin A and beta carotene, and is a good source of fibre and vitamins C and B6.
