Pumpkin and Carambola

Pumpkin

Carambola

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, Heat stroke treatment

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.50 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

0.50 g

2.80 g

Sugar

2.76 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.00 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.10 g

99+

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.80 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

21.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

12.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.32 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.00 mg

99+

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

49.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

94.20 g

91.38 g

Ash

1.40 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fibrous

Crispy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Vines

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.5

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Taiwan

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Averrhoa

Species

Cucurbita mixta

A. carambola

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.