We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan with peel is 70.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.