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American Persimmon
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American Persimmon and Rambutan

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g15.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g15.70 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.79 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg0.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg0.00 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 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg1.90 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg20.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg1.00 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g79.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-0.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal150.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-82.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal105.00 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 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid

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'.
  • Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
  • 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
  • It makes the best hair mask.
  • Seeds are edible and healthy too.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America
Singapore

Top Exporter

United States of America
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ebenaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Nephelium

Species

D. virginiana
N. lappaceum

Generic Group

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Rambutan with peel is 127.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Rambutan belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Rambutan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.