Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, 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 A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Pink, Purple, White
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
China
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
- 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
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Morus Alba
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Moraceae
Ebenaceae
Species
M. alba
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Mulberry
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Difference Between Mulberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Mulberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mulberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mulberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and American Persimmon with peel is 43.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mulberry 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 Mulberry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.