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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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 g
5
3.80 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
3.30 g
18
Sugar
Not Available
1.00 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02
26
0.52
1
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
1.48 mcg
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.27 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.20 mg
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg
10
29.80 mg
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
2.09 mg
3
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.36 g
24
Minerals
Potassium
310.00 mg
19
321.00 mg
16
Iron
2.50 mg
3
0.57 mg
22
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.44 mg
19
Calcium
27.00 mg
16
10.70 mg
33
Magnesium
Not Available
20.60 mg
13
Zinc
Not Available
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
38.90 mg
10
Manganese
Not Available
0.11 mg
29
Copper
Not Available
0.05 mg
40
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
64.40 g
99+
84.00 g
40
Ash
0.90 g
11
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
22
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal
22
36.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
80.00 kcal
11
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
72.00 kcal
15
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
195.00 kcal
27
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal
33
180.00 kcal
99+
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
Yes
No
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
6.5-7.5
5.8-7
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
No
Yes
Beer
No
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Tamarillo belong to and 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.
|
||
|
||
|