Papaya

Pumpkin

Papaya and Pumpkin

Papaya

Pumpkin

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.82 g6.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.70 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.82 g2.76 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 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)

47.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 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)

0.36 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.26 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

182.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.25 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

8.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

20.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

21.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.08 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

10.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

11.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.00 g94.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g1.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal26.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal213.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal46.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

All seasons

Varieties

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellow

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Orange

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

Taste

Luscious, Sweet

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-85.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

China

Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carica papaya

Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Carica Papaya

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Brassicales

Cucurbitales

Family

Caricaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Carica

Cucurbita

Species

C. papaya

Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Papaya

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Difference Between Papaya and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Pumpkin with peel is 43.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Pumpkin is Brassicales and Cucurbitales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.