Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Origin
Eastern United States
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
NA
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'.
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Solanaceae
Species
D. virginiana
Physalis
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Physalis
We might think that American Persimmon and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Physalis with peel is 127.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Physalis belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.