Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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 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
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Origin
Eastern United States
America
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
NA
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'.
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Rosaceae
Species
D. virginiana
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between American Persimmon and Boysenberry
We might think that American Persimmon and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Boysenberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.