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Honeydew and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

France
Eastern United States

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
  • 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'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Diospyros

Species

C. melo
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Honeydew and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and American Persimmon with peel is 36.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and American Persimmon 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 Honeydew and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.