We might think that Coconut and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Pumpkin 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 Coconut and Pumpkin is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.