Apricot

American Persimmon

Apricot and American Persimmon

Apricot

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

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

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.00 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.00 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.00 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

2.80 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.40 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

23.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

77.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.35 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.75 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

China

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-86.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

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'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

France

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Prunus

Diospyros

Species

P. armeniaca

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Apricot and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and American Persimmon with peel is 48.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.