Japanese Persimmon and Jujube
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
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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
100 g
Carbs
18.59 g
15
20.23 g
12
Fiber
3.60 g
17
Not Available
Sugar
12.53 g
14
Not Available
Protein
0.58 g
99+
1.20 g
19
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.90 mg
11
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
19
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
69.00 mg
9
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
250.00 mg
27
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.48 mg
26
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
21.00 mg
21
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
77.86 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.51 g
25
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal
13
79.00 kcal
8
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
287.00 kcal
19
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
5.5-6.5
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Bangladesh, India, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Ziziphus zizyphus
Synonym
Not Available
Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus mauritania or Zizyphus jujuba
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Ziziphus
Species
D. kaki
Z. zizyphus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Jujube belong to and 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.
