Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
10.70 g
99+
18.59 g
15
Fiber
1.60 g
30
3.60 g
17
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg
10
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
19
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
34
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg
22
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg
27
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
5
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg
35
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
7.70 mg
12
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg
99+
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
22.00 mg
20
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.03 mg
99+
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
88.06 g
20
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.36 g
35
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcal
18
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
39.00 kcal
36
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
- 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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Citrus
Diospyros
Species
C. × paradisi
D. kaki
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
