Japanese Persimmon

Jujube

Japanese Persimmon and Jujube

Japanese Persimmon

Jujube

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Improves muscular strength, Liver health, Maintains hormonal balance, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of hysteria

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching in eyes, Itching of nose, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Intense headache

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.59 g20.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.53 g19.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.58 g1.20 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.90 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg69.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

159.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg10.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg250.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.15 mg0.48 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

39.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg15.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.32 g77.86 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.33 g0.51 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal79.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal79.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-79.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal287.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-79.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal79.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal350.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn, Summer

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Honey Jar, Sugar Cane, Li, Shanxi Li, Sherwood, Chico, Silverhill, Tigertooth, Winter Delight and Lang

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Green, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crunchy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Warm to hot climate

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.

Pigment extracted from Indian jujube is used for silk dyeing in Burma.
In Korea, jujube wood is used to make wind instrument taepyeongso.
Fresh jujube is known as Chinese apple & dried form is called as Chinese date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Bangladesh, India, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Japan

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki

Ziziphus zizyphus

Synonym

Diospyros kaki

Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus mauritania or Zizyphus jujuba

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ebenaceae

Rhamnaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Ziziphus

Species

D. kaki

Z. zizyphus

Generic Group

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Jujube

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Jujube with peel is 70.00 kcal and 79.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 79.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Jujube belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Jujube is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Jujube belongs to Rhamnaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Jujube belongs to Ziziphus genus of Z. zizyphus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.