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Pumpkin and American Persimmon


American Persimmon and Pumpkin


Benefits

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   

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   

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

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

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   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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.   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
33.50 g   
5

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
Not Available   

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
Not Available   

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.80 g   
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.02   
26

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
Not Available   

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
Not Available   

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
Not Available   

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
Not Available   

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
66.00 mg   
10

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
Not Available   

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
Not Available   

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.40 g   
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
310.00 mg   
19

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
2.50 mg   
3

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
27.00 mg   
16

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
Not Available   

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
Not Available   

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
26.00 mg   
20

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
Not Available   

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
Not Available   

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
Not Available   

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
64.40 g   
99+

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.90 g   
11

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
127.00 kcal   
4

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
276.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
25.00 kcal   
40

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
345.00 kcal   
6

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
257.00 kcal   
33

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Berry, Tree fruit   

Season
All seasons   
Autumn, Winter   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   

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

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fibrous   
Juicy   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Mexico   
Eastern United States   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny   

Facts

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'.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
No   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Diospyros virginiana   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Ericales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Ebenaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Diospyros   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
D. virginiana   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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 High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits 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.

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