American Persimmon

Gojiberry

American Persimmon and Gojiberry

American Persimmon

Gojiberry

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Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

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

Hair Benefits

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

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

May interact with some drugs

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g69.21 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g13.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g14.07 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.20

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg1.30 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg19.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g1.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg840.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg9.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg24.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg100.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg2.70 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg0.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg2.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg63.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g0.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.00 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal32.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal81.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-90.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal32.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-83.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal180.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

No Types

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Scarlet red

Inside Color

Yellow

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Tough

Taste

Sweet

Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56.8-8.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Cold, Hot

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'.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Canada, France, India, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Lycium barbarum

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Solanales

Family

Ebenaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Lycium

Species

D. virginiana

L. barbarum

Generic Group

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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 70.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal 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.