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