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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

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 oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 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)

-0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Red

Inside Color

Yellow
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Eastern United States
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold

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'.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

United States of America
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Saxifragales

Family

Ebenaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Ribes

Species

D. virginiana
R. rubrum

Generic Group

-
Saxifrage

Difference Between American Persimmon and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Red Currant with peel is 127.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.