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
NA
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
NA
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Eastern United States
Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
G. mangostana
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.