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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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Tamarillo



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American Persimmon and Tamarillo

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

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
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Heart burn

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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g3.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g3.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g1.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.52
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg1.48 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 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.27 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 mg0.20 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg29.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-2.09 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 g0.36 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg321.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.57 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.44 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg10.70 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg20.60 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.15 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg38.90 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.11 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 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 g84.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.00 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal31.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal36.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-80.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal72.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal195.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal180.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable

Season

Autumn, Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Tangy, Tart

Origin

Eastern United States
South Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.8-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Rainfall, Warm

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'.
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
New Zealand

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Solanum betaceum

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Solanales

Family

Ebenaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Solanum

Species

D. virginiana
Solanum betaceum

Generic Group

-
Nightshade

Difference Between American Persimmon and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Tamarillo with peel is 127.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Ericales and Solanales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.