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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
1.5 Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, 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.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
6.50 g33.50 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 gNA
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
2.76 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.00 g0.80 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.02
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcgNA
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mgNA
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mgNA
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mgNA
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mgNA
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcgNA
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg66.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
0.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.10 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
340.00 mg310.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.80 mg2.50 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
21.00 mg27.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
12.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.32 mgNA
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
44.00 mg26.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.13 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.00 mgNA
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.00 mcgNA
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
82.22 mgNA
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
49.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
94.20 g64.40 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
1.40 g0.90 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal127.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
1.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcalNA
Cucumber
12 354
1.5 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
1.7 Calories in Dried Form
NA276.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
1.9 Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
1.11 Calories in Foods
1.11.1 Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal25.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
1.12.2 Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal345.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
1.12.4 Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal257.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
2 Characteristics
2.1 Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
2.2 Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
2.3 Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
2.4 Seedless Variety
2.5 Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Orange, Red, Yellow
2.6 Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
2.7 Shape
Round
Round
2.8 Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
2.9 Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
2.10 Origin
Mexico
Eastern United States
2.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
2.12 Cultivation
2.12.1 Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
2.12.2 Soil pH
5.5-7.56.5-7.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
2.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
3 Facts
3.1 Facts about
  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
3.2.1 Wine
3.2.2 Beer
3.2.3 Spirits
3.2.4 Cocktails
3.3 Production
3.3.1 Top Producer
China
China
3.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
3.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
3.3.4 Top Exporter
China
United States of America
4 Scientific Name
4.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Diospyros virginiana
4.2 Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
5 Classification
5.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
5.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
5.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
5.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
5.9 Genus
Cucurbita
Diospyros
5.10 Species
Cucurbita mixta
D. virginiana
5.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Pumpkin and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and American Persimmon with peel is 26.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and American Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.