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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- 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..
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. kaki
C. reticulata
Generic Group
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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.