Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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
13.34 g
35
Fiber
3.60 g
17
1.80 g
28
Sugar
12.53 g
14
10.58 g
19
Protein
0.58 g
99+
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
7.60 mg
13
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.38 g
34
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
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Not Available
Beer
Not Available
Not Available
Spirits
Not Available
Not Available
Cocktails
Not Available
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Japan
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Citrus
Species
D. kaki
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
