Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Eriobotrya
Species
D. kaki
E. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Loquat
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Loquat with peel is 70.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Loquat 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 Loquat is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.