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Pumpkin and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

6.50 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.76 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

21.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.32 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

94.20 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Black

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Tart

Origin

Mexico
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

China
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Ribes

Species

Cucurbita mixta
R. nigrum

Generic Group

-
Saxifrage

Difference Between Pumpkin and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Blackcurrant with peel is 26.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.