We might think that Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 15.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Japanese Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.