Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
S. melongena
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Eggplant and Pumpkin
We might think that Eggplant and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Pumpkin with peel is 25.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Pumpkin is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.