Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Digestive aid
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Scarlet red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Wolfberry
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
L. barbarum
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Gojiberry and Pumpkin
We might think that Gojiberry and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Pumpkin with peel is 32.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Pumpkin is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.