We might think that Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 71.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon 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 Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.