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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Eggplant

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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.
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g5.88 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g3.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g3.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.98 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg3.00 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 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.65 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.28 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg2.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.30 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-3.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-36.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg6.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.18 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg229.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.23 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg14.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.16 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.23 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g92.30 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal25.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-24.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal212.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-24.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal170.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

Eastern United States
India

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm to hot climate

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'.
  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Solanum melongena

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Solanales

Family

Ebenaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Solanum

Species

D. virginiana
S. melongena

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Eggplant with peel is 127.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.