Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Black, Red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Adoxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
S. nigra
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Pumpkin
We might think that Elderberry and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Pumpkin with peel is 73.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Pumpkin is Dipsacales and Cucurbitales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.