Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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.
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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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
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Origin
Eastern United States
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold, 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'.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between American Persimmon and Kumquat
We might think that American Persimmon and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Kumquat with peel is 127.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.