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Pumpkin and Japanese Persimmon


Japanese 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   
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
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, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
18.59 g   
15

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
3.60 g   
17

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
12.53 g   
14

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.58 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
81.00 mcg   
7

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.03 mg   
31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
8.00 mcg   
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
7.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.73 mg   
15

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
2.60 mcg   
24

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
159.00 mcg   
6

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
834.00 mcg   
1

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.19 g   
34

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
161.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.15 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
8.00 mg   
37

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
9.00 mg   
26

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.11 mg   
22

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
17.00 mg   
28

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.36 mg   
12

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
17

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
4.00 mg   
34

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
39.00 mg   
38

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
4.00 mg   
14

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
80.32 g   
99+

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.33 g   
36

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
70.00 kcal   
13

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   
274.00 kcal   
23

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
90.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
345.00 kcal   
6

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
284.00 kcal   
25

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
Yes   
Yes   

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

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
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
5.5-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

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
No   
Not Available   

Beer
Yes   
Not Available   

Spirits
Yes   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
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   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
Japan   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Diospyros kaki   

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. kaki   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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 Not Available 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.

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