American Persimmon

Lime

American Persimmon and Lime

American Persimmon

Lime

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

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

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g10.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g1.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.70 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 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.20 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.22 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg29.10 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.22 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg5.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg102.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg18.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.01 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-19.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg36.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g88.26 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-30.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal295.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-20.68 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal30.00 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 kcal420.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Sweet

Acidic, Sour

Origin

Eastern United States

India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

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'.

Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Citrus aurantiifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Ebenaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Citrus

Species

D. virginiana

C. aurantifolia

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Lime

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Lime with peel is 127.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Lime 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 Lime is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.