Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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 oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
Eastern United States
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
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'.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
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
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Vaccinium
Species
D. virginiana
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between American Persimmon and Blueberry
We might think that American Persimmon and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Blueberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.