Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.59 g
15
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
3.60 g
17
1.50 g
31
Sugar
12.53 g
14
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.58 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg
7
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
159.00 mcg
6
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.36 mg
12
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.11 mg
17
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
4.00 mg
34
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
39.00 mg
38
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.32 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal
13
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal
23
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal
11
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal
25
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
No
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Japan
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cucurbita
Species
D. kaki
Pepo
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash with peel is 70.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash 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 Japanese Persimmon and Acorn squash is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
