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
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Dry
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
NA
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Eastern United States
Jamaica
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm
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.
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.