Pomegranate and Pumpkin
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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, 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
18.70 g
14
6.50 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
0.50 g
40
Sugar
13.67 g
10
2.76 g
99+
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
426.00 mcg
1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.11 mg
8
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.30 mg
13
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.06 mg
28
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.44 mg
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
1.10 mcg
29
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
0.00 mg
32
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
340.00 mg
14
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
21.00 mg
21
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.32 mg
8
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.13 mg
26
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
82.22 mg
10
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
94.20 g
3
Ash
0.53 g
23
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
26.00 kcal
38
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
24
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
46.00 kcal
32
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
244.00 kcal
37
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Punica malus
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lythraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Punica
Cucurbita
Species
P. granatum
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Not Available
Difference Between Pomegranate and Pumpkin
We might think that Pomegranate and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Pumpkin belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Pumpkin is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
