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Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
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 acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Gastric irritation
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

10.18 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.40 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.88 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

0.29 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

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

2.60 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.58 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.31 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

25.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

271.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.87 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.49 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

44.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 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

150.00 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, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Juicy

Taste

Astringent
Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates

Facts

Facts about

  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  • 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

Germany
China

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Ribes grossularia
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales
Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Ribes
Diospyros

Species

R. uva-crispa
D. kaki

Generic Group

Saxifrage
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 44.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Japanese Persimmon is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.