Apricot and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
18.59 g
15
Fiber
2.00 g
26
3.60 g
17
Sugar
9.00 g
28
12.53 g
14
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
2.80 mg
29
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
86.35 g
31
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Prunus
Diospyros
Species
P. armeniaca
D. kaki
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Apricot and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 48.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot 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 Apricot and Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
