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, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Artocarpus
Species
Cucurbita mixta
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Pumpkin and Jackfruit
We might think that Pumpkin and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Jackfruit with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Jackfruit is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.