American Persimmon

Coconut

American Persimmon and Coconut

American Persimmon

Coconut

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia 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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g24.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g9.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g6.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.22

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 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)

-0.54 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-1.01 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.24 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg12.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g33.49 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.44 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g47.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.97 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal354.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-354.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal660.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-443.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Brown, Green

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Eastern United States

America, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

6.5-7.53.5-8.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Hot, Humid

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'.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Indonesia

Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Arecidae

Order

Ericales

Arecales

Family

Ebenaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Cocos

Species

D. virginiana

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Arecaceae

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Coconut with peel is 127.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Coconut 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 Coconut is Ericales and Arecales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.