Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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'.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Russia
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Prunus avium
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
P. avium
D. virginiana
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon
We might think that Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.