Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Melon
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
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
Orange
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Africa, India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Dry, Hot
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.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.