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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Origin
Eastern United States
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Diospyros
Species
D. virginiana
D. kaki
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 70.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal 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.