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
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
1.5 Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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, 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
340.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal91.00 kcal
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 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Bright red, Pink red
4.6 Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Mexico
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, 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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Litchi chinensis
6.2 Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Nephelium litchi
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
Cucurbita mixta
L. chinensis
7.11 Generic Group