Physalis and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
18.59 g
15
Fiber
0.50 g
40
3.60 g
17
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
12.53 g
14
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
2.00 mg
30
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
Not Available
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
Not Available
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Ericales
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Physalis
Diospyros
Species
Physalis
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Physalis and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Physalis and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 77.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Japanese Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
