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Japanese Persimmon and Watermelon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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)
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.59 g7.55 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g0.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.53 g6.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.58 g0.61 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg28.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 mg8.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

159.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg4.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.15 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg112.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.24 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg7.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

4.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

39.00 mg50.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.32 g91.45 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.33 g0.25 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal30.00 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

-30.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-30.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal252.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Melon

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

Orange
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan
Southern Africa

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates
Dry, Hot

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.
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Japan
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki
Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Diospyros kaki
Citrullus vulgaris

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
Citrullus

Species

D. kaki
C. lanatus

Generic Group

-
Gourd

Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Watermelon

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

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