Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Eastern United States
Caucasus
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold
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'.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana
Prunus domestica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Rosaceae
Species
D. virginiana
P. domestica
Difference Between American Persimmon and Plum
We might think that American Persimmon and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Plum with peel is 127.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Plum 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 Plum is Ericales and Rosales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.