American Persimmon

Gojiberry

American Persimmon and Gojiberry

American Persimmon

Gojiberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

May interact with some drugs

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

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.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

33.50 g69.21 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA13.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g14.07 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.20

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA1.30 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg19.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g1.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

310.00 mg840.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.50 mg9.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg24.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

27.00 mg100.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA0.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA2.70 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg0.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA2.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA63.70 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

64.40 g0.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.90 g0.00 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal32.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA90.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal32.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal180.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

No Types

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Scarlet red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Tough

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Slightly bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Eastern United States

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.56.8-8.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Cold, Hot

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'.

Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Canada, France, India, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Lycium barbarum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Wolfberry

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Unknown

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Unknown

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Ebenaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Diospyros

Lycium

7.10 Species

D. virginiana

L. barbarum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Gojiberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.