Cherimoya

American Persimmon

Cherimoya and American Persimmon

Cherimoya

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

17.71 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.87 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.57 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NANA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.64 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.35 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.26 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

12.60 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.27 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

6.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.68 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

287.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.27 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

7.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.09 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NANA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

318.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

56.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.39 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

75.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Winter

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Ecuador

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.66.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.

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'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Spain

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Annona cherimola

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Magnollidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Magnoliales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Annonaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Annona

Diospyros

7.10 Species

A. cherimola

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Cherimoya and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and American Persimmon is Magnoliales and Ericales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.