Pumpkin

Gooseberry

Pumpkin and Gooseberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Gastric irritation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.58 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g87.87 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.49 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal73.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Astringent

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Germany

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

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6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Ribes uva-crispa

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Ribes grossularia

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Ribes

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

R. uva-crispa

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Gooseberry with peel is 26.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.