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Pumpkin and Elderberry


Elderberry and Pumpkin


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, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Not Available   

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 g   
99+
18.40 g   
16

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
7.00 g   
4

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
Not Available   

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.66 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.04   
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
30.00 mcg   
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.07 mg   
11

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.06 mg   
16

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.50 mg   
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.14 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.23 mg   
6

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
6.00 mcg   
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
36.00 mg   
23

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
Not Available   

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
Not Available   

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.50 g   
18

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
280.00 mg   
21

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
1.60 mg   
8

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
6.00 mg   
14

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
38.00 mg   
9

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
5.00 mg   
30

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.11 mg   
22

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
39.00 mg   
9

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
Not Available   

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
36

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
85.00 mg   
9

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
162.00 mg   
12

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
79.80 g   
99+

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.60 g   
20

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
73.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
200.00 kcal   
4

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
280.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
310.00 kcal   
16

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
Yes   
No   

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
5.5-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

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
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Not Available   

Top Exporter
China   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Sambucus nigra   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Not Available   

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
Not Available   
Moschatel   

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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 Not Available 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.

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