Apricot and Pumpkin
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
6.50 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
0.50 g
40
Sugar
9.00 g
28
2.76 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
426.00 mcg
1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.11 mg
8
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.30 mg
13
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.06 mg
28
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.44 mg
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
1.10 mcg
29
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.80 mg
29
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
340.00 mg
14
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
21.00 mg
21
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.32 mg
8
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.13 mg
26
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
82.22 mg
10
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
86.35 g
31
94.20 g
3
Ash
0.75 g
15
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
26.00 kcal
38
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
34.00 kcal
24
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
46.00 kcal
32
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
244.00 kcal
37
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
China
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cucurbita
Species
P. armeniaca
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Pumpkin
We might think that Apricot and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Pumpkin with peel is 48.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Pumpkin is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
