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 Not Available 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.