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 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
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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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
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Origin
France
Eastern United States
Grows on
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Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
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 Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available 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.