We might think that Sapota and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 40.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sapota 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 Sapota and Japanese Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.