Loquat vs persimmon: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: loquat scores 70/100 and persimmon 71/100, 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.

Loquat

70/100High nutrient density

47 kcal per 100 g. 5 large fruits: 100 g

Persimmon

71/100High nutrient density

70 kcal per 100 g. 1 fruit: 168 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesLoquat47 vs 70 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.4 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
  • More fiberPersimmon1.7 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarLoquat0 vs 13 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumLoquat266 vs 161 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientLoquat, 100 gPersimmon, 100 gLoquat, 100 gPersimmon, 168 g
Calories47 kcal70 kcal47 kcal118 kcal
Protein0.4 g0.6 g0.4 g1 g
Carbohydrates12 g19 g12 g31 g
Sugars0 g13 g0 g21 g
Fiber1.7 g3.6 g1.7 g6 g
Fat0.2 g0.2 g0.2 g0.3 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C1 mg7.5 mg1 mg13 mg
Vitamin A76 µg81 µg76 µg136 µg
Potassium266 mg161 mg266 mg270 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.1 mg0.3 mg0.3 mg
Calcium16 mg8 mg16 mg13 mg
Magnesium13 mg9 mg13 mg15 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg1 mg1.7 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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