Pumpkin

Eggplant

Pumpkin and Eggplant

Pumpkin

Eggplant

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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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g5.88 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g3.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg6.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.18 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.08 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 mg13.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g92.30 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal25.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

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 kcal30.00 kcal

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, Tropical

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

4.10 Origin

Mexico

India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Solanum melongena

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

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

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Solanum

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

S. melongena

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Eggplant with peel is 26.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.