Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Eastern United States
South Pacific
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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'.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Artocarpus
Species
D. virginiana
A. altilis
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between American Persimmon and Breadfruit
We might think that American Persimmon and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Breadfruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Breadfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Breadfruit is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.