Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Mexico
America, India
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Philippines
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
Difference Between Pumpkin and Coconut
We might think that Pumpkin and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Coconut with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Coconut belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Coconut is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.