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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
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
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
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 Jam
180.00 kcal
  
29
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal
  
33
240.00 kcal
  
38
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
  
Lycium barbarum
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Wolfberry
  
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
  
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.