Sweet Cherry and American Persimmon
Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.00 g
20
33.50 g
5
Fiber
2.10 g
25
Not Available
Sugar
12.80 g
13
Not Available
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg
31
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.00 mg
99+
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg
27
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Choline
6.10 mg
19
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
222.00 mg
33
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.36 mg
31
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
Not Available
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
Not Available
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Copper
0.06 mg
37
Not Available
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
Not Available
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.25 g
99+
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.48 g
28
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal
12
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
34
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal
3
257.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
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'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Prunus
Diospyros
Species
P. avium
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
