Pumpkin

Dragonfruit

Pumpkin and Dragonfruit

Pumpkin

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.50 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.76 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

21.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.32 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

94.20 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

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

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Bland

Origin

Mexico

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

China

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Hylocereus

Species

Cucurbita mixta

H. undatus

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Dragonfruit

We might think that Pumpkin and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Dragonfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Dragonfruit with peel is 26.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.