Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
D. kaki
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Ericales and Poales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.