Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Brown, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
America, India
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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'.
Top Producer
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Cocos nucifera
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. nucifera
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Arecaceae
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Difference Between Coconut and American Persimmon
We might think that Coconut and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and American Persimmon with peel is 354.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and American Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and American Persimmon is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.