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Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.59 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.53 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.58 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

159.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

39.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.32 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.33 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates
Warm to hot climate

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 name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Japan
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Diospyros kaki
Cucurbita pepo, 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
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin with peel is 70.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin 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 Japanese Persimmon and Pumpkin is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.