Persimmons are an extremely versatile fruit with many health benefits. People should be careful not to eat too many in one sitting, as consuming an excessive amount of persimmons may cause negative effects. However, eating them in moderation may have a positive impact on a person’s health.
The nutritional information for a raw Japanese persimmon per 100 grams (g) is as follows:
- Calories: 70
- Carbohydrate: 18.59 g
- Protein: 0.58 g
- Fat: 0.19 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Vitamin A: 81 micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents (RAE)
- Vitamin C: 7.5 milligrams (mg)
- Beta-carotene: 253 mcg
- Beta-cryptoxanthin: 1447 mcg
- Potassium: 161 mg
- Phosphorus: 17 mg
- Calcium: 8 mg
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Iron: 150 mcg
