Sharon fruit, flesh only

Sharon fruit is a type of persimmon, and the figures here describe the flesh only. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 19g per 100g, all of which is recorded as sugars. It also provides vitamin C at 19mg, vitamin A at 160µg retinol equivalent and potassium at 210mg per 100g. Fat and saturated fat are present only in trace amounts.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The sugar in whole fruit occurs naturally, but its carbohydrate content is relevant when monitoring carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.