We might think that Date and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 282.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Japanese Persimmon is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.