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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Jackfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic 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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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.
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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g23.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g19.08 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.72 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.92 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.24 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.33 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg24.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg13.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.34 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-157.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg5.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.64 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg448.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.23 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg24.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg29.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.13 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg21.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-158.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg30.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g73.46 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.94 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal95.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal95.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-97.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal258.64 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-92.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid, Warm

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'.
  • There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
  • Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
  • The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Artocarpus heterophyllus

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Alismidae

Order

Ericales
Rosales

Family

Ebenaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Diospyros
Artocarpus

Species

D. virginiana
A. heterophyllus

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Jackfruit

We might think that American Persimmon and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Jackfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Jackfruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Jackfruit is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.