Blueberries vs persimmon: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: blueberries scores 58/100 and persimmon 62/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Blueberries
57 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 148 g
Persimmon
70 kcal per 100 g. 1 fruit: 168 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBlueberries57 vs 70 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.7 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberPersimmon2.4 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBlueberries10 vs 13 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPersimmon77 vs 161 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Blueberries, 100 g | Persimmon, 100 g | Blueberries, 148 g | Persimmon, 168 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 70 kcal | 84 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 19 g | 21 g | 31 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 13 g | 15 g | 21 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 7.5 mg | 14 mg | 13 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 81 µg | 4.4 µg | 136 µg |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 161 mg | 114 mg | 270 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 8 mg | 8.9 mg | 13 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 9 mg | 8.9 mg | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg | 1.5 mg | 1.7 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.