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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

Miracle fruit
Miracle fruit



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American Persimmon and Miracle fruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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
Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

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

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

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g5.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

--
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg1.33 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.78 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

--
0 40.3
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Lycopene

--
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg-
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg-
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg-
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg-
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg-
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg-
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg-
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg-
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg-
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

--
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg-
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g80.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal-
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal35.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-28.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal351.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

--
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal-
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal-
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Monsoon

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red

Inside Color

Yellow
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
West Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-5.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Rainfall

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'.
  • The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

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

United States of America
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Top Exporter

United States of America
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ebenaceae
Sapotaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Synsepalum

Species

D. virginiana
S. dulcificum

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Miracle fruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.