Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
  
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
  
25
340.00 kcal
  
11
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Autumn, Winter
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Green, Pink, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
  
Central America, Mexico, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
  
4.5-7
  
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.
  
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Canada
  
Top Exporter
Japan
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
  
Psidium guajava
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Ebenaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Diospyros
  
Psidium
  
Species
D. kaki
  
Psidium guajava
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Myrtle
  
Compare Japanese Persimmon and Guava
It is important compare Japanese Persimmon and Guava as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon Benefits: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, cures cough, digestive aid, fights against infections and improves blood circulation.
Guava Benefits: controls blood pressure, cures cough, improves eye vision, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Japanese Persimmon are: promotes longer and healthier hair and protects hair and hair benefits of Guava are: prevents hair loss. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and inflammation and the symptoms of second fruit are: breathing difficulty, coughing, runny nose, sneezing, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and wheezing. Get sorted Japanese Persimmon vs Guava comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.