Persimmon fruit has a lot of nickname such Diospyros kaki, Oriental persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki Persimmon or Asian Persimmon in North America, that also known as Sharon fruit. Reuters Health, New York, study result stated that the persimmon fruit is better than apples, especially for maintaining heart health. Persimmon fruits contain fiber two times more than apples. It's also contain more complete nutrition such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and iron. Also still has a phenolic acid belonged antioxidant, a potent free radicals.
Fresh persimmon fruit contains 19.6% carbohydrates, mainly fructose and glucose, 0.7% protein, vitamin A and potassium. Each 100 g contains energy persimmon 88 cal, 15 g carbohydrates, 6 mg calcium, phosphorus 26 mg, 813 mcg of retinol, ascorbic acid and 20 mg.
Persimmon Fruit Health Benefits
Keeping the Body to Keep SlimPersimmon proved to have efficacy similar to apples. Health experts often recommend to eat an apple for people who are on a diet.
Preventing heart disease
Eating a persimmon fruit each day can help you prevent heart disease. Antioxidant compounds contained in the persimmon able to maintain the flexibility of blood vessels so there is no blockage.
Lowering Cholesterol Levels
Persimmon fruits contain polyphenols that may serve to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
Low Calories fruit
The fruit is low in calories (provides 70 cal/100g) and fat but rich source of fiber.
Hypertension or high blood pressure.
Persimmon fruit juice added a little warm water and drink once a day.
Coughing up phlegm and asthma
Take two pieces of dried persimmon and then add a little water and then steamed until cooked. Then puree and add 1 tablespoon of pure honey.
Treat Stomach Pain
Fresh persimmon contains 19.6% carbohydrates, mainly fructose and glucose, 0.7% protein, vitamin A and potassium.
Diarrhea
Prepare some pieces of the dried persimmon, then you boiled to a pulp and mixed with sticky rice and slices of orange 2 pieces only. Mix until smooth, remove from heat and consume is to patients with diarrhea 3 times a day.
Persimmon Fruit Nutrition Facts
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 70 Kcal | 3.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.59 g | 14% |
| Protein | 0.58 g | 1% |
| TotalFat | 0.19g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 9.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 1.5% |
| Folates | 8 µg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.100 mg | 1% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.100 mg | 7.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.020 mg | 1.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.030 mg | 2.5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 12.5% |
| Vitamin A | 81 IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 2.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 8 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper | 0.113 mg | 12.5% |
| Iron | 0.15 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.355 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 17 mg | 4.5% |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-α | 0 µg | -- |
| Carotene-β | 253 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 1447 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 834 µg | -- |
| Lycopene | 159 µg | -- |
