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Cranberry and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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

12.20 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.60 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.04 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.39 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

0.10 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)

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

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

13.30 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

5.50 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.13 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

85.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

13.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

33.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.13 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.20 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

46.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Tart
Sweet

Origin

North America
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  • 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

United States of America
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ericaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Diospyros

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Cranberry and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and American Persimmon with peel is 46.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.