Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Cocktails
Not Available
No
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Solanaceae
Species
D. kaki
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant with peel is 70.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.