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 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
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)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.