Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
13.80 g
34
18.59 g
15
Fiber
4.30 g
13
3.60 g
17
Sugar
7.37 g
40
12.53 g
14
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
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
308.00 kcal
16
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Ribes
Diospyros
Species
R. rubrum
D. kaki
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 56.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Japanese Persimmon is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
