American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
33.50 g
5
18.59 g
15
Fiber
Not Available
3.60 g
17
Sugar
Not Available
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02
26
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg
10
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
310.00 mg
19
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
2.50 mg
3
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
27.00 mg
16
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
Not Available
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
Not Available
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
Not Available
0.36 mg
12
Copper
Not Available
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
Not Available
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
64.40 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.90 g
11
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal
4
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal
22
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal
33
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Eastern United States
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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'.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Ericales
Family
Ebenaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Diospyros
Species
D. virginiana
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 127.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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