Japanese Persimmon and Coconut

Coconut

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.59 g

24.23 g

Fiber

3.60 g

9.00 g

Sugar

12.53 g

6.23 g

99+

Protein

0.58 g

99+

3.33 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.22

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.54 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Not Available

1.01 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

20.80 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg

99+

3.30 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg

0.24 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg

0.20 mcg

Lycopene

159.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

12.10 mg

Fat

0.19 g

33.49 g

Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg

99+

356.00 mg

Iron

0.15 mg

99+

2.43 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

20.00 mg

Calcium

8.00 mg

14.00 mg

Magnesium

9.00 mg

32.00 mg

Zinc

0.11 mg

1.10 mg

Phosphorus

17.00 mg

113.00 mg

Manganese

0.36 mg

1.50 mg

Copper

0.11 mg

0.44 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

10.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

39.00 mg

366.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg

37.60 mg

Water Content

80.32 g

99+

47.00 g

99+

Ash

0.33 g

0.97 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

354.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal

660.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

443.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal

250.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal

298.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

All seasons

Varieties

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

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Brown, Green

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan

America, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

6.5-7.5

3.5-8.5

Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Hot, Humid

Facts

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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Indonesia

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Japan

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Arecidae

Order

Ericales

Arecales

Family

Ebenaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Cocos

Species

D. kaki

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Not Available

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Coconut with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Coconut is Ericales and Arecales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.