Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Orange
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Citrus clementina
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. clementina
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Clementine and Pumpkin
We might think that Clementine and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Pumpkin with peel is 47.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Pumpkin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Clementine and Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.