Japanese Persimmon and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
14.30 g
30
Fiber
3.60 g
17
5.40 g
8
Sugar
12.53 g
14
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.58 g
99+
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal
13
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Sunny
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.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Japan
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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
Psidium
Species
D. kaki
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Guava
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Guava with peel is 70.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Guava 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 Guava is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
