Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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., 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.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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'.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. clementina
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Clementine and American Persimmon
We might think that Clementine and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Clementine 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 Clementine and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.