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 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
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
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
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Eastern United States
India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid, Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Artocarpus
Species
D. virginiana
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.