Pumpkin

Japanese Persimmon

Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon

Pumpkin

Japanese Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

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

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.50 g18.59 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.76 g12.53 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.10 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)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg7.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg834.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

21.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.32 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg4.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg4.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

94.20 g80.32 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g0.33 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal70.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal274.00 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

46.00 kcal90.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Diospyros

Species

Cucurbita mixta

D. kaki

Generic Group

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 26.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.