Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
18.59 g
15
Fiber
0.80 g
38
3.60 g
17
Sugar
8.12 g
34
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.54 g
99+
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
89.82 g
12
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
France
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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. kaki
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
