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
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
NA
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Eastern United States
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Clusiaceae
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 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.