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American Persimmon
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American Persimmon and Banana

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

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
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

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.
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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g22.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g12.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.10 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.70 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 mg0.40 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg8.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-22.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg9.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg358.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg27.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg22.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg1.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg46.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg36.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g74.90 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 kcal95.29 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal89.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-85.71 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal105.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-121.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal100.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal120.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal269.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
Papua New Guinea

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm

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'.
  • As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
  • Bananas float in water.
  • There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
  • Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America
Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Ericales
Zingiberales

Family

Ebenaceae
Musaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Musa

Species

D. virginiana
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Generic Group

-
Banana

Difference Between American Persimmon and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Banana with peel is 127.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Banana 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 Banana is Ericales and Zingiberales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.