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 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
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.
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
S. cumini
D. virginiana
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.