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 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
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
No Types
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Eastern United States
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold, Hot
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.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Solanaceae
Species
D. virginiana
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.