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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Melon
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Eastern United States
Africa, India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Dry, Hot
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.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
D. virginiana
C. melo
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 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal 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.