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