Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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 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
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Origin
Europe
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Sambucus
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
S. nigra
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Elderberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and American Persimmon with peel is 73.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and American Persimmon is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.