We might think that Jujube and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jujube and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jujube and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jujube and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 79.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jujube 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 Jujube and Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Jujube belongs to Rhamnaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Jujube belongs to Ziziphus genus of Z. zizyphus species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.