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Black cherry

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Black cherry and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
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

Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
100 g

Carbs

7.50 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

225.60 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

-66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.66 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

143.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.90 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.80 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.60 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

10.80 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

27.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

82.20 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

50.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Maroon
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweet

Origin

North America
Eastern United States

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

-
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-86.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Turkey
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus Serotina
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Prunus
Diospyros

Species

P. serotina
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Cherry
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Difference Between Black cherry and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and American Persimmon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black cherry 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 Black cherry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.