Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
17.71 g
18
18.59 g
15
Fiber
3.00 g
20
3.60 g
17
Sugar
12.87 g
12
12.53 g
14
Protein
1.57 g
14
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.27 mg
38
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
Not Available
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
Not Available
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Ecuador
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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
Spain
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Annonaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Annona
Diospyros
Species
A. cherimola
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and Japanese Persimmon is Magnoliales and Ericales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
