We might think that Damson and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 46.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson 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 Damson and Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.