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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
  
35
280.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
  
37
310.00 kcal
  
16
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
  
Sambucus nigra
  
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
  
Not Available
  
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
  
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.