Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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.
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Origin
Eastern United States
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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'.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ebenaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
D. virginiana
S. nigra
Generic Group
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Moschatel
Difference Between American Persimmon and Elderberry
We might think that American Persimmon and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Elderberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.