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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

75.03 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

8.00 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

63.35 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.45 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15
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)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.30 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.39 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.02 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

39.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

43.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.29 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

62.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.21 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

16.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

20.53 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.60 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tropical
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Brown
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Iraq
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-105.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Egypt
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

India
United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Arecales
Cucurbitales

Family

Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Phoenix
Cucurbita

Species

P. dactylifera
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Palm
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Difference Between Date and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Pumpkin with peel is 282.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Pumpkin is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.