Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.59 g
15
23.40 g
9
Fiber
3.60 g
17
10.40 g
1
Sugar
12.53 g
14
11.20 g
16
Protein
0.58 g
99+
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
348.00 mg
13
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.80 g
13
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
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
330.00 kcal
7
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Brazil
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Japan
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Passiflora
Species
D. kaki
P. edulis
Generic Group
Not Available
Passion Flower
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
