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Nutritional Profile
Energy value (calories): Moderate
Protein: Low
Fat: Low
Saturated fat: Low
Cholesterol: None
Carbohydrates: High
Fiber: High
Sodium: Low
Major vitamin contribution: Vitamin A, vitamin C
Major mineral contribution: PotassiumAbout the Nutrients in This Food
The Japanese persimmon (also known as kaki) is high in dietary fiber
(soluble pectins in the flesh). It is an excellent source of vitamin A from
yellow carotenes (including beta-carotene), with small amounts of the B
vitamin folate, plus vitamin C.
One Japanese persimmon (2.5-inch diameter) has six grams dietary
fiber, 2,733 IU vitamin A (1.2 times the RDA for a woman, 92 percent of
the RDA for a man), and 12.6 mg vitamin C (17 percent of the RDA for a
woman, 14 percent of the RDA for a man).
The smaller, more seedy American persimmon has about nine times
as much vitamin C, but similar amounts of other nutrients.The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food
Fresh and ripe.Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food
* * *Buying This Food
Look for: Firm, plump fruit with brightly colored, smooth unbroken skin.
The bright green stem cap should be firmly anchored to the fruit.