American Persimmon

Dragonfruit

American Persimmon and Dragonfruit

American Persimmon

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

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

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 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.14

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 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-1.90 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 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g87.00 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 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Bland

Origin

Eastern United States

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

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'.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

United States of America

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

Order

Ericales

Caryophyllales

Family

Ebenaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Hylocereus

Species

D. virginiana

H. undatus

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Dragonfruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Ericales and Caryophyllales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.