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Pumpkin and Cantaloupe

Pumpkin
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe 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   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
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   
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
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, 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 g   
99+
8.16 g   
99+
Fiber
0.50 g   
40
0.90 g   
37
Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
7.86 g   
38
Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.84 g   
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.10   
15
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
169.00 mcg   
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.04 mg   
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.02 mg   
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.73 mg   
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.11 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.07 mg   
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
21.00 mcg   
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
36.70 mg   
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.05 mg   
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
2.50 mcg   
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
26.00 mcg   
27
Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.19 g   
34
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
267.00 mg   
23
Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.21 mg   
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
16.00 mg   
7
Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
9.00 mg   
35
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
12.00 mg   
23
Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.18 mg   
15
Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
15.00 mg   
31
Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.41 mg   
8
Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.41 mcg   
12
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
46.00 mg   
17
Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
35.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
10.00 mg   
8
Water Content
94.20 g   
3
90.15 g   
11
Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.65 g   
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
34.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
34.00 kcal   
26
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
350.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
64.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
365.00 kcal   
4
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
316.00 kcal   
15
Characteristics
Type
Berry   
Melon   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
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   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Orange   
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Creamy Orange   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Fibrous   
Juicy   
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Origin
Mexico   
Africa, India   
Grows on
Vines   
Vines   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Sandy   
Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
5-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Dry, Hot   
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.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
China   
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
China   
Spain   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Cucurbitales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   
Genus
Cucurbita   
Cucumis   
Species
Cucurbita mixta   
C. melo   
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.

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