Coconut

Pumpkin

Coconut and Pumpkin

Coconut

Pumpkin

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

24.23 g6.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

9.00 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.23 g2.76 g

0 63.35

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Protein

3.33 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.80 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

12.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

33.49 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

356.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.43 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

20.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

14.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

32.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

1.10 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

113.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

1.50 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.44 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

10.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

366.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

37.60 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

47.00 g94.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.97 g1.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

354.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

354.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

354.00 kcal26.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcal213.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal46.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

298.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

Season

All seasons

Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

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Color

Brown, Green

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Fibrous

Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

America, India

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

3.5-8.55.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Indonesia

China

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Philippines

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Cocos nucifera

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Arecales

Cucurbitales

Family

Arecaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cocos

Cucurbita

Species

C. nucifera

Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Coconut and Pumpkin

We might think that Coconut and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Pumpkin is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Pumpkin with peel is 354.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Pumpkin belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Pumpkin is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.