American Persimmon

Date

American Persimmon and Date

American Persimmon

Date

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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, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.03

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 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6.5-7.58-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Hot, Warm

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'.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

United States of America

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Arecidae

Order

Ericales

Arecales

Family

Ebenaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Phoenix

Species

D. virginiana

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Date with peel is 127.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Date 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 Date is Ericales and Arecales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.