We might think that Pumpkin and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Cucumber with peel is 26.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.