By the Nutriveda editorial team · Updated 10 November 2026
Persimmon is an orange late-autumn fruit with honey-sweet flesh, also sold as kaki or Sharon fruit. It has 70 kcal, 12.5 g of sugar and 3.6 g of fibre per 100 g. One small fruit of about 150 g comes to roughly 105 kcal.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | 100 g | Share of EU reference intake* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 70 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.6 g | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | |
| of which saturated | 0.0 g | |
| Carbohydrate (total, fibre included) | 18.6 g | |
| of which sugars | 12.5 g | |
| Fibre | 3.6 g | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 9% |
Values are for: raw Japanese persimmon, edible portion. Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169941 (“Persimmons, japanese, raw”), checked against the USDA archive on 10 November 2026. *Adult reference intakes from Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. USDA lists total carbohydrate, fibre included.
Health benefits
Persimmons are sweeter than most fresh fruit and bring a useful amount of fibre. The deep orange colour comes from carotenoids. The key to enjoying them is knowing which of the two types you have bought.
- Fibre: 3.6 g per 100 g. Under EU rules a food with at least 3 g of fibre per 100 g counts as a source of fibre. A 150 g portion gives about 5.4 g.
How to choose and eat it
Squat, tomato-shaped persimmons (often labelled Fuyu or Sharon) can be eaten firm, like an apple. Longer, acorn-shaped ones (Hachiya) are astringent and dry out your mouth until they are completely soft, almost like jelly. Leave those on the counter until they feel like a ripe tomato about to burst.
Slice firm persimmons into salads or over yogurt with walnuts. Scoop soft ones with a spoon or stir the pulp into porridge in place of sugar.
Who should be careful
An unripe astringent persimmon is unpleasant to eat, so wait until it is ripe. If you have had stomach surgery or have been given dietary advice for a digestive condition, check that advice before eating persimmons in quantity.
FAQ
Why does persimmon make my mouth feel dry?
Astringent varieties are full of tannins until they are fully ripe. Wait until the fruit is very soft, or buy the squat type that can be eaten firm.
Can I eat persimmon skin?
Yes, the skin is edible. Wash the fruit and remove the leafy top. Some people prefer to peel firmer fruit.
How many calories are in a persimmon?
Persimmon has 70 kcal per 100 g. A small fruit of about 150 g has roughly 105 kcal.
Related entries
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central. Persimmons, japanese, raw, FDC ID 169941. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011: reference intakes and the allergen list. eur-lex.europa.eu
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006: nutrition claims (“source of fibre”, “high fibre”). eur-lex.europa.eu
This page is for information only and is not medical or dietary advice.