Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Eastern United States
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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 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'.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Diospyros
Species
D. virginiana
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between American Persimmon and American Persimmon
We might think that American Persimmon and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and American Persimmon with peel is 127.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and American Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.