Ever wondered how many calories are hiding in that handful of persimmon? This calculator converts your serving — grams, ounces, handfuls, or whole fruits — into accurate calories and the main macros for both fresh and dried persimmon. It uses USDA-based nutrition values for fresh Japanese persimmon (70 kcal per 100 g) and typical values for dried persimmon (274 kcal per 100 g).
Pick a unit, adjust the amount, and hit calculate. The tool also gives you carbohydrate, sugar, fiber, protein, and fat numbers, plus a step-by-step breakdown so you can see exactly how the math works. The custom weight mode is especially useful when you have a kitchen scale, while the handful presets are perfect for quick estimates at the table. Whether you are tracking snacks for weight loss, meal prepping desserts, or just curious about Fuyu vs Hachiya persimmons, this quick calorie checker makes portion math painless.
🥢 Persimmon calorie & macro counter
Pick a unit, choose fresh or dried, then calculate your handful.
Quick Start
Using the calculator above takes about five seconds:
- Choose a unit from the dropdown: grams, ounces, small/medium/large handful, or whole fruit.
- Enter the number of units you ate. For example, type 1 for one handful or 150 for 150 g.
- Select fresh or dried persimmon. Dried persimmon is much more concentrated, so the calorie count jumps.
- Click Calculate calories. The result area shows total calories, the serving weight, macros, and the calculation steps.
How the Calculation Works
All numbers scale linearly from a reference value per 100 grams. The formula is simple:
The same factor is applied to carbs, sugar, fiber, protein, and fat, so you always get a complete macro picture for the exact portion you entered.
For fresh persimmon the calculator uses 70 kcal, 18.59 g carbs, 12.53 g sugar, 3.6 g fiber, 0.58 g protein, and 0.19 g fat per 100 g. These values are based on USDA FoodData Central entries for raw Japanese persimmon. Dried persimmon uses approximately 274 kcal, 73.4 g carbs, 53 g sugar, 14 g fiber, 1.8 g protein, and 0.6 g fat per 100 g.
Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons have similar fresh values when fully ripe. Natural variation in growing conditions and ripeness can shift the numbers by a few percent, but the difference is rarely enough to matter for casual tracking.
Worked Examples
Example 1: One medium handful of fresh persimmon
1 medium handful ≈ 80 g
80 ÷ 100 = 0.80
0.80 × 70 = 56.0 kcal
Carbs: 0.80 × 18.59 = 14.9 g | Sugar: 0.80 × 12.53 = 10.0 g | Fiber: 0.80 × 3.6 = 2.9 g
Example 2: 4 oz of fresh persimmon
4 oz × 28.35 = 113.4 g
113.4 ÷ 100 = 1.134
1.134 × 70 ≈ 79.4 kcal
Example 3: One whole fruit fresh vs dried
One medium whole fruit ≈ 168 g edible. Fresh: 1.68 × 70 ≈ 117.6 kcal.
The same weight in dried persimmon: 1.68 × 274 ≈ 460 kcal — about four times as much.
Standard Values Per 100 g
These reference numbers drive every calculation in the tool. Because actual fruit size and variety change nutrition slightly, treat them as solid averages, not exact lab results.
| Nutrient | Fresh persimmon | Dried persimmon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 274 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18.59 g | 73.4 g |
| Sugars | 12.53 g | 53 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 14 g |
| Protein | 0.58 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.19 g | 0.6 g |
For more detailed data, see the USDA FoodData Central or the Wikipedia article on persimmons.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
- Weigh persimmon with the skin on for fresh fruit; the whole edible part is usually eaten. This matches the USDA reference.
- Remove the calyx and any seeds before weighing.
- Handful sizes vary. The presets (60 g / 80 g / 110 g) are estimates based on chopped or sliced fruit; if you want precision, use grams instead.
- Dried persimmon is much higher in sugar, so be careful with portion size.
- If you are tracking for weight goals, pair this tool with a daily calorie budget check.
Common Questions
Are Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons different in calories?
When both are ripe and fresh, their calorie and macro values are very similar. Hachiya is more astringent when unripe but once fully ripe it has a similar sugar content per 100 g. The biggest difference is texture and how you eat them, not the calorie math.
Why is dried persimmon so much higher in calories?
Drying removes most of the water, concentrating the natural sugars. The same weight of dried fruit contains more sugar grams and therefore many more calories, which is why the dry weight numbers are roughly four times higher.
Can I use this for weight loss?
Yes. Enter your actual portion and compare it to your daily calorie target using a calorie needs calculator to see how it fits your plan.
How much is 'one fruit' in the calculator?
The calculator assumes one medium whole fruit equals about 168 g of edible flesh. In reality, fruits range from roughly 100 g to 250 g; if you have a kitchen scale, use grams for a more exact count.