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American Persimmon and Gojiberry


Gojiberry and American Persimmon


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
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

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   
100 g   

Carbs
33.50 g   
5
69.21 g   
3

Fiber
Not Available   
8.00 g   
3

Sugar
Not Available   
13.00 g   
11

Protein
0.80 g   
37
14.07 g   
1

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02   
26
0.20   
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available   
0.10 mg   
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available   
1.30 mg   
1

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg   
10
19.20 mg   
38

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.40 g   
21
1.00 g   
6

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
310.00 mg   
19
840.00 mg   
1

Iron
2.50 mg   
3
9.00 mg   
1

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
24.00 mg   
4

Calcium
27.00 mg   
16
100.00 mg   
1

Magnesium
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
31

Zinc
Not Available   
2.70 mg   
1

Phosphorus
26.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
99+

Manganese
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Copper
Not Available   
2.00 mg   
1

Selenium
Not Available   
63.70 mcg   
1

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
64.40 g   
99+
0.00 g   
99+

Ash
0.90 g   
11
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal   
4
32.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
90.00 kcal   
6

Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal   
22
32.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal   
40
40.00 kcal   
35

Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal   
6
180.00 kcal   
29

Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal   
33
240.00 kcal   
38

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit   
Berry   

Season
Autumn, Winter   
Autumn   

Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis   
No Types   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

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   
Unknown   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
6.5-7.5   
6.8-8.1   

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
No   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana   
Lycium barbarum   

Synonym
Not Available   
Wolfberry   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Unknown   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Unknown   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Ericales   
Solanales   

Family
Ebenaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Diospyros   
Lycium   

Species
D. virginiana   
L. barbarum   

Generic Group
Not Available   
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.

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