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Pumpkin and Elderberry

Benefits

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

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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

6.50 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.76 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.60 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 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

21.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.32 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

94.20 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

All seasons
Autumn

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Black, Red

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico
Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
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.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
United States of America

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

China
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Dipsacales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Sambucus

Species

Cucurbita mixta
S. nigra

Generic Group

-
Moschatel

Difference Between Pumpkin and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Elderberry with peel is 26.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Cucurbitales and Dipsacales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.