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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
99+
6.50 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
2.76 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
426.00 mcg
1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.11 mg
8
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
13
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
28
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.44 mg
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
1.10 mcg
29
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
340.00 mg
14
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
21.00 mg
21
Magnesium
Not Available
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
Not Available
0.32 mg
8
Phosphorus
Not Available
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
Not Available
0.13 mg
26
Copper
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
82.22 mg
10
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
90.70 g
9
94.20 g
3
Ash
0.10 g
99+
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
26.00 kcal
38
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
24
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
46.00 kcal
32
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
244.00 kcal
37
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
No
Yes
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
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4-6
5.5-7.5
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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
