Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Irregularly oval
Round
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
- 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
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Canada
United States of America
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. annum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon with peel is 20.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.