Pumpkin

Kumquat

Pumpkin and Kumquat

Pumpkin

Kumquat

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Benefits

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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

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, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.50 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.76 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

21.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.32 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

94.20 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Citrus

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Mexico

China

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.56-6.5

3.5 10

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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.

The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Citrus

Species

Cucurbita mixta

C. japonica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Kumquat with peel is 26.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.