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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Eastern United States
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Ebenaceae
Oxalidaceae
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 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.