American Persimmon

Papaya

American Persimmon and Papaya

American Persimmon

Papaya

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

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, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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.

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g10.82 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g1.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g7.82 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.50 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg47.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.36 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.19 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg62.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.30 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-1,828.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-89.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg6.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.26 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg182.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg8.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg21.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg10.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g88.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-39.28 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal258.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-57.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal57.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal220.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Melon, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Luscious, Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States

Mexico, Central America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Warm, Without frosts

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'.

Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

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

India

Other Countries

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

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Carica papaya

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Carica Papaya

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Brassicales

Family

Ebenaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Carica

Species

D. virginiana

C. papaya

Generic Group

Papaya

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Papaya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Papaya with peel is 127.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Papaya 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 Papaya is Ericales and Brassicales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.