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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Origin
Eastern United States
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Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
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.
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
Diospyros virginiana
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Vaccinium
Species
D. virginiana
Vaccinium myrtillus
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.