Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Autumn
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
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Origin
Ecuador
India, Iran
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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'.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Punica granatum
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Family
Annonaceae
Lythraceae
Species
A. cherimola
P. granatum
Generic Group
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Pomegranate
Difference Between Cherimoya and Pomegranate
We might think that Cherimoya and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Pomegranate with peel is 75.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Magnoliales and Myrtales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.