Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Eastern United States
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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'.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Actinidia
Species
D. virginiana
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi
Difference Between American Persimmon and Green Kiwi
We might think that American Persimmon and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Green Kiwi with peel is 127.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.