American Persimmon

Cantaloupe

American Persimmon and Cantaloupe

American Persimmon

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 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

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

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., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

33.50 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

310.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.50 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

27.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

64.40 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.90 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Melon

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Eastern United States

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.55-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 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'.

Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Ebenaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Diospyros

Cucumis

7.10 Species

D. virginiana

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Cantaloupe

We might think that American Persimmon and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Cantaloupe is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Cantaloupe with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Cantaloupe 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 American Persimmon and Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.