Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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.
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 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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Eastern United States
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. clementina
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between American Persimmon and Clementine
We might think that American Persimmon and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Clementine with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Clementine 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 Clementine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.