We might think that Banana and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 95.29 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Japanese Persimmon is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.