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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
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
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.