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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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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.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
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Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Japan
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Hylocereus
Species
D. kaki
H. undatus
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.