Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Iraq
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Hot, Warm
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Japan
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Arecaceae
Species
D. kaki
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
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Palm
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Date
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Date with peel is 70.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Date 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 Date is Ericales and Arecales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.