Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
  
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Unknown
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
  
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
274.00 kcal
  
23
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
  
22
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
  
25
320.00 kcal
  
14
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Fruit vegetable
  
Season
Autumn, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
  
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Bright Yellow, Orange
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
NA
  
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
  
Chile, Peru
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Bushes
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
NA
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
  
5-6.1
  
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
  
NA
  
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.
  
NA
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
No
  
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
  
Netherlands
  
Top Exporter
Japan
  
Colombia
  
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
  
Physalis Peruviana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Asteridae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Ebenaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Diospyros
  
Physalis
  
Species
D. kaki
  
Physalis
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Physalis
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Physalis with peel is 70.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.