We might think that Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 56.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.