Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
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., 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
18.40 g
16
18.59 g
15
Fiber
7.00 g
4
3.60 g
17
Sugar
Not Available
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.66 g
99+
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
11
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
16
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
6
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
23
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
280.00 mg
21
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.60 mg
8
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
6.00 mg
14
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
38.00 mg
9
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
Not Available
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
85.00 mg
9
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
162.00 mg
12
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
79.80 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
11
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
340.00 kcal
12
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
4
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
12
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Diospyros
Species
S. nigra
D. kaki
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
