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American Persimmon
American Persimmon

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American Persimmon and Ugli fruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

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
Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects

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

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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

33.50 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 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 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

--
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg70.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg8.40 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 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg0.20 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg23.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-15.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg25.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g90.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-43.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal341.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Autumn, Winter
Dry

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States
Jamaica

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
  • The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Jamaica

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America
Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana
Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ebenaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Diospyros
Citrus

Species

D. virginiana
C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between American Persimmon and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Ugli fruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.