Pumpkin and Cherimoya
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, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.50 g
99+
17.71 g
18
Fiber
0.50 g
40
3.00 g
20
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
12.87 g
12
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
287.00 mg
20
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
21.00 mg
21
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.32 mg
8
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
94.20 g
3
79.39 g
99+
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
75.00 kcal
9
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
Not Available
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
Not Available
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
37
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Ecuador
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6.5-7.6
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Annona
Species
Cucurbita mixta
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Pumpkin and Cherimoya
We might think that Pumpkin and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Cherimoya with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Cherimoya belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Cherimoya is Cucurbitales and Magnoliales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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