We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Tamarind with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Ericales and Fabales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.