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 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
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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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
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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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
Color
Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
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
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear and American Persimmon belong to and 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.