Gooseberry

American Persimmon

Gooseberry and American Persimmon

Gooseberry

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.18 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 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

240.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Astringent

Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Germany

China

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Ribes

Diospyros

Species

R. uva-crispa

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and American Persimmon with peel is 44.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and American Persimmon is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.