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Japanese Persimmon and Honeydew


Honeydew and Japanese Persimmon


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties  
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases  

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

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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

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

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level  
Allergic reaction  

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)  
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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
18.59 g  
15
9.09 g  
99+

Fiber
3.60 g  
17
0.80 g  
40

Sugar
12.53 g  
19
8.12 g  
99+

Protein
0.58 g  
99+
0.54 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg  
9
3.00 mcg  
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.04 mg  
26

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.01 mg  
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.42 mg  
34

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
0.16 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.09 mg  
16

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg  
27
19.00 mcg  
16

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg  
99+
18.00 mg  
39

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg  
17
0.02 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
25
2.90 mcg  
22

Lycopene
159.00 mcg  
6
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg  
1
27.00 mcg  
29

Choline
7.60 mg  
16
7.60 mg  
16

Fat
0.19 g  
34
0.14 g  
39

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
161.00 mg  
99+
228.00 mg  
32

Iron
0.15 mg  
99+
0.17 mg  
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
18.00 mg  
6

Calcium
8.00 mg  
38
6.00 mg  
40

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.11 mg  
22
0.09 mg  
24

Phosphorus
17.00 mg  
28
11.00 mg  
35

Manganese
0.36 mg  
15
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.11 mg  
17
0.02 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.70 mcg  
9

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
4.00 mg  
38
33.00 mg  
23

Omega 6s
39.00 mg  
39
26.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
4.00 mg  
24
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
80.32 g  
99+
89.82 g  
14

Ash
0.33 g  
37
0.41 g  
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal  
20
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
70.00 kcal  
19
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
-  
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal  
32
268.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Canned Form
-  
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal  
11
50.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal  
6
290.00 kcal  
11

Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal  
27
310.00 kcal  
18

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit  
Melon  

Season
Autumn, Winter  
All seasons  

Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan  
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
Orange  
Light Green  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan  
France  

Grows on
Trees  
-  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6.5-7.5  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates  
Warm  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
-  
Yes  

Beer
-  
Yes  

Spirits
-  
Yes  

Cocktails
-  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan  
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
-  

Top Exporter
Japan  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki  
Cucumis melo  

Synonym
Diospyros kaki  
Cucumis Melo Inodorus  

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  
Cucumis  

Species
D. kaki  
C. melo  

Generic Group
-  
Gourd  

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Honeydew

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

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

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