Calories in persimmon (sharon fruit)
Japanese, raw. 70 kcal (293 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Persimmons are sweet orange fruits, and the Japanese (kaki) type sold in most shops includes sharon fruit, a variety that can be eaten while still firm. Raw persimmon has 70 kcal (293 kJ) per 100 g, almost all from carbohydrate, including about 12.5 g of sugar. It is a good source of fibre and provides some vitamin A from carotenoids.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 168 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 118 kcal | – |
| Energy | 492 kJ | – |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.03 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.07 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 21.05 g | – |
| Fibre | 6 g | 22% |
| Water | 134.9 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 136.1 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.226 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.168 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.168 mg | 10% |
| Folate | 13.4 µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 13.4 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.252 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15.1 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 28.6 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 270.5 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.185 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.596 mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 1.008 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 persimmon | 168 | 118 | 492 | 1 | 31.2 | 0.3 |
Things worth knowing
- One persimmon (168 g) has about 118 kcal (492 kJ), 6 g of fibre and 21 g of sugar.
- A whole fruit provides about 15% of the Daily Value for vitamin A and over a fifth of the DV for fibre.
- Dried persimmons are far more concentrated, at about 274 kcal per 100 g, because most of the water has been removed.
- The smaller American (native) persimmon is a different species, higher in energy at 127 kcal per 100 g and much higher in vitamin C.
Converting these figures
One 1 persimmon of persimmon is 118 kcal, which is 492 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 341 g of persimmon to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 09263. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.