White Grapefruit and American Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
8.41 g
99+
33.50 g
5
Fiber
1.10 g
35
Not Available
Sugar
7.31 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.69 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg
25
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg
25
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg
31
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg
99+
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.06 mg
99+
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
Not Available
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
Not Available
Phosphorus
8.00 mg
40
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
1.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
Not Available
Omega 6s
19.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
90.48 g
10
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
38
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
15
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal
6
257.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
White
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
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
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Citrus
Diospyros
Species
C. × paradisi
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between White Grapefruit and American Persimmon
We might think that White Grapefruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
