Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
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, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
White
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Eastern United States
Barbados
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Humid, 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'.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between American Persimmon and White Grapefruit
We might think that American Persimmon and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and White Grapefruit with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.