Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Lactating Women
No
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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, 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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
Not Available
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Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
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Calories in Pie
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Eastern United States
India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm
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'.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. sativus
Generic Group
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Cucumber
We might think that American Persimmon and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Cucumber with peel is 127.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.