Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Pumpkin and Durian
We might think that Pumpkin and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Durian with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Durian belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Durian is Cucurbitales and Malvales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.