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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Eastern United States
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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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.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
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Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Hylocereus
Species
D. virginiana
H. undatus
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.