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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Mexico
North America
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Vaccinium
Species
Cucurbita mixta
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Pumpkin and Cranberry
We might think that Pumpkin and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Cranberry with peel is 26.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.