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1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
NA
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
33.50 g14.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
NA1.00 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
NA8.00 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.80 g2.00 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.020.14
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
NANA
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
NA0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
NA0.16 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NANA
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NANA
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NANA
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg9.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NANA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NANA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NANA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NANA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NANA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.40 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
310.00 mgNA
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
2.50 mg0.65 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mgNA
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
27.00 mg8.80 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
NANA
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
NANA
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
26.00 mg36.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
NANA
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
NANA
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
NANA
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
NANA
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
NANA
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
64.40 g87.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.90 g0.40 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal60.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcalNA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal150.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
257.00 kcalNA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Early fall, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
4.6 Inside Color
Yellow
White
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Sweet
Bland
4.10 Origin
Eastern United States
Central America, Mexico
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
4.12.2 Soil pH
6.5-7.55.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
NA
5 Facts
5.1 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'.
NA
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
NA
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Hylocereus undatus
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
7.7 Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
7.8 Family
Ebenaceae
Cactaceae
7.9 Genus
Diospyros
Hylocereus
7.10 Species
D. virginiana
H. undatus
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Cactus

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 Not Available and Not Available 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.