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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Purple
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
North America
Mexico
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
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
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.