Pumpkin

Longan

Pumpkin and Longan

Pumpkin

Longan

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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

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Not Available

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

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.30 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 mcg0.00 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 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mgNA

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 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.10 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 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal83.00 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 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

All seasons

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.55-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

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

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

D. longan

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Longan with peel is 26.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Longan 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 Longan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.