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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Bilberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

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
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g11.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg1.08 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.58 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg44.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-4.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg103.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg9.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg3.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-48.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg60.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g0.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g87.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-32.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellow
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold

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'.
  • Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
  • They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
  • The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Japan

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ebenaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Vaccinium

Species

D. virginiana
Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

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Heath

Difference Between American Persimmon and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Bilberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Bilberry 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 Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.