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Japanese Persimmon
Japanese Persimmon

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Japanese Persimmon and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.59 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.53 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.58 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

159.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

39.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.32 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.33 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Orange
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bland

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
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Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

Japan
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Diospyros kaki
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Ericales
Caryophyllales

Family

Ebenaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Hylocereus

Species

D. kaki
H. undatus

Generic Group

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Cactus

Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Dragonfruit with peel is 70.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Dragonfruit 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 Japanese Persimmon and Dragonfruit is Ericales and Caryophyllales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.