We might think that American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 127.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.