Pumpkin

Cantaloupe

Pumpkin and Cantaloupe

Pumpkin

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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Melon

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.55-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Cucumis

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Cantaloupe with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.