Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.59 g
15
12.92 g
38
Fiber
3.60 g
17
6.40 g
7
Sugar
12.53 g
14
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.58 g
99+
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Japan
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Myrtales
Family
Ebenaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Acca
Species
D. kaki
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Feijoa is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
