Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
Central America, South America
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Japan
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
D. kaki
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
Difference Between Tomato and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Tomato and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 18.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Japanese Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.