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, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
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Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
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Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
R. ursinus x idaeus
Difference Between Pumpkin and Boysenberry
We might think that Pumpkin and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Boysenberry with peel is 26.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.