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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Acorn squash

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg6.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-39.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Winter

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Sweetish

Origin

Eastern United States
Central America, North America

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
  • It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
  • It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
  • It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Costa Rica

Top Exporter

United States of America
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Cucurbita

Species

D. virginiana
Pepo

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Acorn squash

We might think that American Persimmon and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Acorn squash is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Acorn squash with peel is 127.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Acorn squash 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 American Persimmon and Acorn squash is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.