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American Persimmon and Fig

1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
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
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
1.5 Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
All High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
81% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
33.50 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
19.20 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
2.90 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
16.30 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.02
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.04
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
7.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.06 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.40 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.11 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
66.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 69 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.11 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
4.70 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
9.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
4.70 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
310.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
232.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
2.50 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
27.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
35.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
17.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
26.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
14.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.13 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.07 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.20 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
144.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
31.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
64.40 g
Rank: 71 (Overall)
79.11 g
Rank: 60 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.90 g
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.66 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
127.00 kcal
Rank: 4 (Overall)
74.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
71.42 kcal
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
276.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
249.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
69.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
25.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
65.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
345.00 kcal
Rank: 6 (Overall)
360.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
257.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
450.00 kcal
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer, Winter
4.3 Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
4.4 Seedless Variety
24% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
4.6 Inside Color
Yellow
Pink
4.7 Shape
Round
Conical
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Sweet
Sweet
4.10 Origin
Eastern United States
Western Asia
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
4.12.2 Soil pH
6.5-7.5
5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Dry, Warm
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'.
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
76% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
88% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
65% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
94% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Turkey
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
France
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Ficus carica
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
7.7 Order
Ericales
Rosales
7.8 Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
7.9 Genus
Diospyros
Ficus
7.10 Species
D. virginiana
Ficus carica
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry

Difference Between American Persimmon and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Fig with peel is 127.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Fig 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 Fig is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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