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American Persimmon
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What is American Persimmon?

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

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, 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

96% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

83% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits

Best Time to Eat

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

33.50 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.50 g
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.02
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

2.50 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

26.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-
0 318
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Omega 6s

20.00 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

64.40 g
Rank: 73 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.90 g
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal
Rank: 42 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal
Rank: 6 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

24% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

84% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits

Beer

88% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits

Spirits

72% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits

Cocktails

96% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ebenaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Species

D. virginiana

Generic Group

-

What is American Persimmon Good For?

What is American Persimmon? What is American Persimmon good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, American Persimmon fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the American Persimmon Benefits are: anti-oxidant properties, beneficial in curing fever, cancer prevention, heart care and reduces nervous tension and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, fights against infections, helps in weight loss and improves blood circulation. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion and reduces wrinkles and hair benefits are good conditioner, promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. American Persimmon side effects are: affects blood glucose levels, decrease in blood sugar levels and coagulation and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and inflammation. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about American Persimmon.