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Pomegranate and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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 rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

18.70 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.00 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.67 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.67 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.02
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)

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

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

0.29 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

0.60 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.17 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.12 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.16 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 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

79.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

77.93 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.53 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

83.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

83.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

India, Iran
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
  • 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

Iran
China

Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

India
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Punica malus
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

Lythraceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Punica
Diospyros

Species

P. granatum
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Pomegranate
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Difference Between Pomegranate and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and American Persimmon with peel is 83.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and American Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and American Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.