American Persimmon

Purple Mangosteen

American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen

American Persimmon

Purple Mangosteen

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

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, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

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

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g15.60 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g2.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g15.60 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

0.020.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.29 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.03 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 mcg0.03 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg7.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.21 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg48.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg7.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg5.49 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg13.90 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg9.21 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g81.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.70 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal316.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal300.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

Winter

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Purple

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

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'.

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Garcinia mangostana

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Garcinia mangostana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Malpighiales

Family

Ebenaceae

Clusiaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Garcinia

Species

D. virginiana

G. mangostana

Generic Group

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Purple Mangosteen

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 70.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal 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.