Japanese Persimmon and Physalis
Benefits
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.59 g
15
13.30 g
36
Fiber
3.60 g
17
0.50 g
40
Sugar
12.53 g
14
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.58 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
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+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.50 mg
19
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
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.10 mg
22
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
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal
13
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
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 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 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.
