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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Dark purple
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Pumpkin and Damson
We might think that Pumpkin and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Damson with peel is 26.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Damson 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 Damson is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.