American Persimmon

Carambola

American Persimmon and Carambola

American Persimmon

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

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

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

33.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

310.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.50 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

27.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

64.40 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.90 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

257.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Eastern United States

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Ebenaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Diospyros

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

D. virginiana

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.