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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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 g
14
33.50 g
5
Fiber
4.00 g
14
Not Available
Sugar
13.67 g
10
Not Available
Protein
1.67 g
13
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.30 mg
35
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
Not Available
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
Not Available
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
Not Available
Copper
0.16 mg
10
Not Available
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
257.00 kcal
33
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
No
Yes
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
5.5-7
6.5-7.5
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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
