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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g6.73 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g3.98 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.04 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.37 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.39 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg34.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-66.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.33 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg133.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg3.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.14 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg157.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g91.38 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.52 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal28.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-31.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal230.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellowish Green

Shape

Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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'.
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Taiwan

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America
Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Oxalidales

Family

Ebenaceae
Oxalidaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Averrhoa

Species

D. virginiana
A. carambola

Generic Group

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Carambola

We might think that American Persimmon and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Carambola is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Carambola with peel is 127.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Carambola 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 Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.