We might think that Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon with peel is 70.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.