Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Heart burn
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Nightshade
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Difference Between Tomato and American Persimmon
We might think that Tomato and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and American Persimmon with peel is 18.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 18.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.