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Pumpkin and Green Bell Pepper


Green Bell Pepper 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   
Arthritis treatment, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation   

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)   
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
4.64 g   
99+

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
2.40 g   
99+

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.86 g   
32

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.20   
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
18.00 mcg   
21

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.06 mg   
17

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.03 mg   
31

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.48 mg   
31

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.22 mg   
7

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
10.00 mcg   
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
80.40 mg   
6

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.37 mg   
21

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
7.40 mcg   
11

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
341.00 mcg   
3

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.17 g   
36

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
175.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.34 mg   
32

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
10.00 mg   
34

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.13 mg   
20

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.12 mg   
27

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
34

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
8.00 mg   
31

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
54.00 mg   
30

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
9.00 mg   
9

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
93.90 g   
4

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
20.00 kcal   
40

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
20.00 kcal   
28

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
314.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
All seasons   
All seasons   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Green   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Light Green   

Shape
Round   
Irregularly oval   

Texture
Fibrous   
Crispy   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
NA   

Origin
Mexico   
Central America, Mexico, South America   

Grows on
Vines   
Bushes   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Loam   

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
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.
  
  • Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
  • The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
  • Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
No   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
No   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
Canada   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Capsicum annuum   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Alismidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Solanales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Capsicum   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
C. annum   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Green Bell Pepper

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 26.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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