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Huckleberry and Pumpkin

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.70 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.20 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
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)

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

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

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

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

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

3.50 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.28 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.42 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.70 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.10 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

52.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Purple
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

North America
Mexico

Grows on

-
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4-65.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  • 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

United States of America
China

Other Countries

Canada
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Canada
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia
Cucurbita

Species

G. brachycera
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Huckleberry and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Pumpkin with peel is 37.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Pumpkin is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.