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 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
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Eastern United States
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ebenaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
D. virginiana
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.