American Persimmon

Damson

American Persimmon and Damson

American Persimmon

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

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.

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-63.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Grainy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Eastern United States

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Cold

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'.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Other Countries

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

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ebenaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Prunus

Species

D. virginiana

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Damson with peel is 127.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Damson 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 Damson is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.