Pumpkin and Apricot
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.50 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.00 g
26
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
0.00 mg
32
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
21.00 mg
21
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.32 mg
8
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
94.20 g
3
86.35 g
31
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal
38
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
58.00 kcal
23
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
Summer
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
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
Prunus
Species
Cucurbita mixta
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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 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 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.
