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