We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin with peel is 70.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin 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 Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.