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Pumpkin and Blueberry


Blueberry and Pumpkin


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties   
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation   

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction   

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)   
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 g   
99+
14.49 g   
29

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
2.40 g   
24

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
9.96 g   
21

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.74 g   
39

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.04 mg   
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.42 mg   
34

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.12 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.05 mg   
35

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
6.00 mcg   
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
9.70 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.57 mg   
17

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
19.30 mcg   
4

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
80.00 mcg   
17

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
6.00 mg   
20

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.33 g   
25

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
77.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.28 mg   
37

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.16 mg   
17

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
12.00 mg   
34

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.34 mg   
13

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
39

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
58.00 mg   
13

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
88.00 mg   
22

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
26.40 mg   
5

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
84.21 g   
39

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.24 g   
40

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
57.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
51.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
325.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
88.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
245.00 kcal   
36

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Berry   

Season
All seasons   
Summer   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Blue, Indigo   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Greyish-white   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fibrous   
Juicy   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Mexico   
North America   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Porous, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
4.5-5.5   

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.
  
  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
Chile   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Vaccinium myrtillus   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Ericales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Vaccinium   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
V. myrtillus   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Heath   

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Blueberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Blueberry with peel is 26.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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