Pumpkin and Feijoa
Benefits
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, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
0.50 g
40
6.40 g
7
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
21.00 mg
21
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.32 mg
8
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
94.20 g
3
83.28 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
37
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Acca
Species
Cucurbita mixta
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Pumpkin and Feijoa
We might think that Pumpkin and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Feijoa with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Feijoa is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
