We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 70.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen 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 Japanese Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.