Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Yellow
Taste
NA
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
NA
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Pumpkin
We might think that Boysenberry and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Pumpkin with peel is 50.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Boysenberry and Pumpkin is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.