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American Persimmon
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Jambul and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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

14.00 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.60 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

14.00 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

0.25 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

0.73 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.30 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.23 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

55.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.41 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

26.20 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.65 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

35.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.60 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.02 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.75 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

80.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Ram Jarnun and Paras
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Magenta, Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Purple
Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Astringent, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
  • In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
  • Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  • 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

India
China

Other Countries

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

India
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Syzygium cumini
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Eugenia cumini
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales
Ericales

Family

Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Syzygium
Diospyros

Species

S. cumini
D. virginiana

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between Jambul and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and American Persimmon with peel is 60.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and American Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.