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Pear and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
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

Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
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)
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

15.23 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.10 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.75 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.36 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

0.01 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)

0.16 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.05 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

0.12 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.40 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

44.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

116.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.18 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

93.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.96 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.32 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

57.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

262.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

282.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Pear
Round

Texture

Grainy
Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

China, Japan
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  • 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

China
China

Other Countries

Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pyrus communis
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Pyrus
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Pyrus
Diospyros

Species

P. communis
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Rose
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Difference Between Pear and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and American Persimmon with peel is 57.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.