Coconut and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
24.23 g
8
18.59 g
15
Fiber
9.00 g
2
3.60 g
17
Sugar
6.23 g
99+
12.53 g
14
Protein
3.33 g
2
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.22
6
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
14
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.54 mg
29
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.01 mg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
36
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.80 mcg
14
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.30 mg
99+
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.24 mg
27
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg
34
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
12.10 mg
4
7.60 mg
13
Fat
33.49 g
1
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
356.00 mg
12
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
2.43 mg
4
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
20.00 mg
5
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
14.00 mg
27
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
32.00 mg
4
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
1.10 mg
2
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
113.00 mg
1
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
1.50 mg
2
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.44 mg
3
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
10.10 mcg
2
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
366.00 mg
4
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
37.60 mg
2
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
47.00 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
660.00 kcal
3
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
443.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
298.00 kcal
19
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Brown, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
America, India
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
3.5-8.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Ericales
Family
Arecaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Cocos
Diospyros
Species
C. nucifera
D. kaki
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Coconut and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Japanese Persimmon is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
