Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, 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
Not Available
Fiber
3.60 g
17
Not Available
Sugar
12.53 g
14
Not Available
Protein
0.58 g
99+
Not Available
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
Not Available
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
1.33 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.78 mg
13
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
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
Not Available
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
Not Available
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
Not Available
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
Not Available
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
Not Available
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
17
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
Not Available
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.33 g
36
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
Not Available
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
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Monsoon
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
4.5-5.8
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Rainfall
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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Japan
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Ericales
Family
Ebenaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Synsepalum
Species
D. kaki
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
