Pumpkin and Apple
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.50 g
99+
13.81 g
33
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.40 g
24
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
10.00 g
20
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.30 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
4.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
29.00 mcg
25
Choline
0.00 mg
32
3.40 mg
28
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
107.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.10 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
21.00 mg
21
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.32 mg
8
0.00 mg
30
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
9.00 mg
30
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
43.00 mg
37
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
94.20 g
3
85.60 g
36
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal
38
52.00 kcal
22
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
48.00 kcal
15
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
48.00 kcal
17
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
243.00 kcal
32
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
37
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Crunchy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Mexico
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Top Exporter
China
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Malus
Species
Cucurbita mixta
M. domestica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Pumpkin and Apple
We might think that Pumpkin and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Apple with peel is 26.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Apple belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Apple is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
