Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Actinidia
Species
Cucurbita mixta
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi
Difference Between Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi with peel is 26.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.