Japanese Persimmon

American Persimmon

Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon

Japanese Persimmon

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

18.59 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.4.1 Fiber

3.60 gNA

0 10.4

2.6.2 Sugar

12.53 gNA

0 63.35

2.7 Protein

0.58 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.7.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02

0.02 0.52

2.8 Vitamins

2.8.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.8.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mgNA

0 0.428

2.8.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mgNA

0 1.3

2.8.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mgNA

0 2.8

2.8.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NANA

0 1.4

2.8.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mgNA

0 0.4

2.8.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.8.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.8.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mgNA

0 3.81

2.8.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.8.11 Lycopene

159.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.8.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.8.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.9 Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.10 Minerals

2.10.1 Potassium

161.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.10.2 Iron

0.15 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.10.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.10.4 Calcium

8.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.10.5 Magnesium

9.00 mgNA

0 92

2.10.6 Zinc

0.11 mgNA

0 2.7

2.10.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.10.8 Manganese

0.36 mgNA

0 3.3

2.10.9 Copper

0.11 mgNA

0 2

2.10.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.11 Fatty Acids

2.11.1 Omega 3s

4.00 mgNA

0 318

2.11.2 Omega 6s

39.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.12 Sterol

2.12.1 Phytosterol

4.00 mgNA

0 87

2.13 Water Content

80.32 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.14 Ash

0.33 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Japan

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

7.8 Family

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Diospyros

7.10 Species

D. kaki

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon with peel is 70.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.