Pumpkin

Apricot

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

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

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g11.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g2.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g9.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.13

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg96.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.24 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.89 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg3.30 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg2.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg259.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.40 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mg18.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g86.35 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.75 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal48.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA241.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal58.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal265.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Orange, Yellowish-orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Smooth, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

China

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 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.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

France

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Prunus armeniaca

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Prunus

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

P. armeniaca

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Apricot with peel is 26.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Apricot belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Apricot is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.