Pumpkin

Carambola

Pumpkin and Carambola

Pumpkin

Carambola

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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, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Nausea, Vomiting

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.2 Fiber

0.50 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.5 Sugar

2.76 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

3.4.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.15

0.02 0.52

6.4 Vitamins

6.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

6.12.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

6.12.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

6.12.5 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

6.12.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

6.13.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

6.14.2 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

6.14.5 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

6.14.7 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

6.14.8 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

6.14.10 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

6.14.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

6.14.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

6.15 Fat

0.10 g0.33 g

0 33.49

6.16 Minerals

6.16.1 Potassium

340.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

6.16.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

6.16.4 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

6.16.5 Calcium

21.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

6.16.7 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

6.17.2 Zinc

0.32 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

6.18.2 Phosphorus

44.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

6.19.1 Manganese

0.13 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

6.20.1 Copper

0.00 mg0.14 mg

0 2

6.20.2 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

6.21 Fatty Acids

6.21.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg27.00 mg

0 318

6.21.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

6.22 Sterol

6.22.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

6.23 Water Content

94.20 g91.38 g

0 95.23

6.24 Ash

1.40 g0.52 g

0 87.1

7 Calories

7.1 Serving Size

100 g

7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

7.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

7.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

7.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

7.7 Calories in Foods

7.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

7.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcalNA

49 420

7.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcalNA

80 450

8 Characteristics

8.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

8.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

8.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

8.4 Seedless Variety

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8.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Golden yellow, Green

8.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish Green

8.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

8.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crispy

8.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

8.10 Origin

Mexico

Sri Lanka

8.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

8.12 Cultivation

8.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

8.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

8.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

9 Facts

9.1 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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

9.2.1 Wine

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9.2.2 Beer

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9.2.3 Spirits

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9.2.4 Cocktails

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9.3 Production

9.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

9.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

9.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

9.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

10 Scientific Name

10.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Averrhoa carambola

10.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Not Available

11 Classification

11.1 Domain

Eukarya

11.2 Kingdom

Plantae

11.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

11.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

11.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

11.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

11.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

11.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

11.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Averrhoa

11.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

A. carambola

11.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Carambola with peel is 26.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Carambola 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 Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.