Persimmon

Good nutritional profile

Japanese persimmon (kaki), values for the raw fruit without calyx and seeds.

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Japanese persimmon, or kaki, is an orange autumn fruit eaten fresh in East Asia, the Mediterranean and the Caucasus. One fruit of about 170 g has about 120 kcal and 32 g of carbohydrate, 21 g of it sugars, with 6 g of fiber, about 140 µg of vitamin A and a quarter of the daily value of manganese. Astringent types such as Hachiya are eaten only when very soft; Fuyu and other non-astringent types, and treated Sharon fruit, can be eaten firm like an apple.

Nutrition values are for the raw product

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 0.6g (3.1%)
Fat: 0.2g (1.0%)
Carbs: 18.6g (95.9%)
Fiber: 3.6g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein0.6g1.1%
Fat0.2g0.3%
Carbs18.6g6.2%
Simple Sugars6.51gEstimate
Complex Carbs8.49gEstimate
Fiber3.6g14.4%
Water80g3.2%
Calories703.1%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
50

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated0.02g0.1%
Monounsaturated0.04g0.2%
Polyunsaturated0.04g0.3%
Omega-30.012gEstimate
Omega-60.028gEstimate
Trans0g0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C7.5mg
Vitamin E0.73mg
Selenium0.6mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A81mcg9.0%
vitamin B10.03mg2.5%
vitamin B20.02mg1.5%
vitamin B30.1mg0.6%
vitamin B60.1mg5.9%
vitamin B98mcg2.0%
vitamin C7.5mg8.3%
vitamin E0.73mg4.9%
vitamin K2.6mcg2.2%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium8mg0.8%
iron0.15mg0.8%
magnesium9mg2.3%
phosphorus17mg2.4%
potassium161mg6.2%
sodium1mg0.0%
zinc0.11mg1.0%
copper0.113mg12.6%
manganese0.355mg15.4%
selenium0.6mcg1.1%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 12mg1.7%94%
Isoleucine 25mg1.8%104%
Leucine 42mg1.5%86%
Lysine limiting33mg1.6%86%
Methionine 18mg1.7%98%
Phenylalanine 42mg2.4%128%
Threonine 30mg2.9%150%
Tryptophan 10mg3.6%189%
Valine 30mg1.6%94%

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