Persimmons are a naturally sweet autumn fruit that many people assume are too sugary to fit into a calorie-conscious diet. In reality, a typical fresh Japanese persimmon (about 168 g) contains roughly 118 calories along with fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants. The Persimmon Calorie Calculator converts the weight you plan to eat into calories and macronutrients, with separate profiles for fresh Japanese persimmons, American or native persimmons, and dried hoshigaki.
Just enter the portion weight in grams or ounces, choose the persimmon type, and hit Calculate. Whether you are meal-prepping, tracking macros, following a weight-loss plan, or simply curious about your favorite fall fruit, this tool gives you fast, reliable numbers you can log in your nutrition app. The optional macro breakdown also helps you see how a serving of persimmon fits into your daily protein, carb, fat, fiber, and sugar targets.
🍂 Persimmon Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories and macros in fresh, native, or dried persimmons.
How to Use This Calculator
Start by typing the weight of persimmons you want to log. The calculator accepts grams or ounces, so you can weigh the fruit on a kitchen scale or estimate from package labels. Next, pick the persimmon type that matches what you are eating:
- Fresh Japanese persimmon — the common Fuyu (sweet, eaten firm) and Hachiya (astringent until very soft) varieties. Nutrition is based on USDA data for raw Japanese persimmon.
- American / native persimmon — the smaller wild persimmon native to the eastern United States. It is significantly more calorie-dense because it contains less water and more sugar per 100 g.
- Dried Japanese persimmon (hoshigaki) — traditionally air-dried whole fruit. Removing water concentrates natural sugars, more than doubling the calorie count per 100 g.
If you do not have a scale, use the quick-fill buttons: one average fresh Japanese persimmon is roughly 168 g, half a cup of sliced persimmon is around 85 g, and 100 g is a handy round number for label comparison. The macro grid shows protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and sugar for your exact portion. Uncheck 'Show macronutrients' if you only need calories.
How the Math Works
The calculation is a simple proportional conversion from per-100 g nutrient values. Once your weight is converted to grams, the calculator multiplies:
Calories = (portion weight in g ÷ 100) × calories per 100 g
The same factor is applied to each macronutrient. For example, a 150 g portion of fresh Japanese persimmon uses a factor of 1.5. With 70 kcal per 100 g, the result is 1.5 × 70 = 105 kcal. A 150 g portion of dried persimmon, at 274 kcal per 100 g, yields 1.5 × 274 = 411 kcal — more than four times the energy of the fresh fruit.
Nutrient values in the calculator are compiled from the USDA FoodData Central references for raw Japanese persimmon, native persimmon, and dried Japanese persimmon. Values are rounded to one decimal place in the output because laboratory analyses vary slightly by variety, ripeness, and growing conditions.
Reference Table
Use this table to compare the three persimmon types per 100 g (values are approximate):
| Type | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Japanese (Fuyu/Hachiya) | 70 kcal | 0.6 g | 18.6 g | 3.6 g | 12.5 g |
| American / native | 127 kcal | 0.8 g | 33.5 g | 1.0 g | ~21 g |
| Dried Japanese (hoshigaki) | 274 kcal | 1.4 g | 73.4 g | 5.6 g | 38 g |
You can verify and explore more detailed nutrient profiles at the USDA FoodData Central database.
Worked Examples
Example 1: One fresh Fuyu (168 g). Factor = 168 ÷ 100 = 1.68. Calories = 1.68 × 70 = 117.6 ≈ 118 kcal. Carbs = 1.68 × 18.59 = 31.2 g, fiber = 1.68 × 3.6 = 6.0 g, sugar = 1.68 × 12.53 = 21.1 g.
Example 2: 4 oz of American persimmon. Convert ounces to grams: 4 × 28.35 = 113.4 g. Factor = 1.134. Calories = 1.134 × 127 = 144.0 kcal. Protein = 1.134 × 0.8 = 0.9 g; fat = 1.134 × 0.4 = 0.5 g.
Example 3: 40 g of dried hoshigaki. Factor = 0.4. Calories = 0.4 × 274 = 109.6 ≈ 110 kcal. Carbs = 0.4 × 73.43 = 29.4 g, fiber = 0.4 × 5.6 = 2.2 g.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
Weigh before or after peeling? Weigh the edible portion you will actually eat. Persimmon skin is edible, but if you remove it, weigh the peeled fruit to avoid overestimating calories.
Use grams, not volume. Sliced persimmon cups vary in density depending on how thick you cut them. A kitchen scale in grams is the most accurate method for calorie counting.
Adjust for ripeness. Very ripe Hachiya persimmons are softer and sweeter, slightly increasing sugar per gram. The USDA values are an average, so treat results as estimates rather than exact chemical measurements.
Common Questions
Are persimmons high in sugar? Fresh Japanese persimmons contain about 12.5 g of sugar per 100 g — similar to an orange or a pear. They do contain natural sugars, but they also provide fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants. Dried persimmons are much higher in sugar per gram because water has been removed, so portion control matters more.
Why do American persimmons have more calories? The native American persimmon is smaller, denser, and sweeter than the cultivated Japanese types. It has roughly half the water content, which concentrates sugars and calories into the same weight.
Can I use this calculator for Hachiya and Fuyu? Yes. Both are Japanese persimmon varieties (Diospyros kaki) and are similar in calorie density. The calculator treats them as one category, which is accurate enough for nutrition tracking.
Need the result in kilojoules? Multiply kcal by 4.184, or use the kilojoule-to-calorie converter to switch units.