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
  
Not Available
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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 Dried Form
276.00 kcal
  
22
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
  
32
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal
  
33
293.00 kcal
  
21
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
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Eastern United States
  
Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Moist, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
  
4.5-5.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
  
Cold
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
  
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
  
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
Not Available
  
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.