Purple Mangosteen

American Persimmon

Purple Mangosteen and American Persimmon

Purple Mangosteen

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

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

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

15.60 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 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)

10.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 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)

0.03 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 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

220.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purple

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-66.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Malpighiales

Ericales

Family

Clusiaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Diospyros

Species

G. mangostana

D. virginiana

Generic Group

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and American Persimmon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and American Persimmon is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.