We might think that Pumpkin and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Eggplant with peel is 26.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.