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, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Dark green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Buttery
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Without frosts
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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
Top Producer
China
Mexico
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Persea Americana
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Laurales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
P. Americana
Generic Group
Not Available
Laurel
Difference Between Pumpkin and Avocado
We might think that Pumpkin and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Avocado with peel is 26.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Avocado 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 Pumpkin and Avocado is Cucurbitales and Laurales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.