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Gojiberry
Gojiberry

Japanese Persimmon
Japanese Persimmon



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Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

May interact with some drugs
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

69.21 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

8.00 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.00 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

14.07 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.200.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

1.30 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

19.20 mg7.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.00 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

840.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

9.00 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

24.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

100.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

0.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

2.70 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

0.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.00 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

2.00 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

63.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.00 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

32.00 kcal70.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

81.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

90.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

32.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal90.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

180.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal284.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

No Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Scarlet red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Tough
Juicy

Taste

Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet

Origin

-
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.8-8.16.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot
Can tolerate wide range of climates

Facts

Facts about

  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Canada, France, India, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Lycium barbarum
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Wolfberry
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

-
Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Ericales

Family

Solanaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Lycium
Diospyros

Species

L. barbarum
D. kaki

Generic Group

-
-

Difference Between Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon

We might think that Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 32.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 81.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Japanese Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.