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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Unknown
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)
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)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
Eastern United States
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
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
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.