Watermelon

American Persimmon

Watermelon and American Persimmon

Watermelon

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

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

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

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

Carbs

7.55 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg81.00 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 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 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)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

50.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal127.00 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

30.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal276.00 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

30.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

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

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa

Eastern United States

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

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.

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

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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

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Diospyros

Species

C. lanatus

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Watermelon and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and American Persimmon with peel is 30.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.