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 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
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
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Eastern United States
India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Solanaceae
Species
D. virginiana
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.