Pumpkin

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Along with meal, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g3.63 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g1.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.65 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.19

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.03 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.11 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg147.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg5.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mg7.30 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g95.23 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.38 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal12.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcalNA

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable, Melon

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Dark green, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Cylindrical

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Juicy, Watery

4.10 Origin

Mexico

India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
It is made up of 96% water.
English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Cucumis sativus

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

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7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Cucumis

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

C. sativus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Cucumber

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.