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American Persimmon
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American Persimmon and Pink Grapefruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health

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, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g10.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g6.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.80 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 mcg58.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 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)

-0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.26 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 mcg13.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg31.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.13 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-1,419.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-5.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg7.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg135.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg22.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.03 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-8.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg29.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg15.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g88.06 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.36 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal42.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal42.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal326.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-32.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal39.00 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 kcal320.00 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
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Pink, Red

Inside Color

Yellow
Pink

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sweet
Sweet, Tangy

Origin

Eastern United States
Barbados

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid, Warm

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'.
  • Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
  • It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
  • This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Japan

Top Exporter

United States of America
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Citrus Paradisi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ebenaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Citrus

Species

D. virginiana
C. × paradisi

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between American Persimmon and Pink Grapefruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.