Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Origin
Iraq
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Japan
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
D. kaki
Generic Group
Palm
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Difference Between Date and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Date and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 282.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Japanese Persimmon is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.