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