Pomegranate and Cherimoya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
17.71 g
18
Fiber
4.00 g
14
3.00 g
20
Sugar
13.67 g
10
12.87 g
12
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
287.00 mg
20
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
79.39 g
99+
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
75.00 kcal
9
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6.5-7.6
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
Spain
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Lythraceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Punica
Annona
Species
P. granatum
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Not Available
Difference Between Pomegranate and Cherimoya
We might think that Pomegranate and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Cherimoya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Cherimoya belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Cherimoya is Myrtales and Magnoliales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
