Pumpkin

Lychee

Pumpkin and Lychee

Pumpkin

Lychee

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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, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

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 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.76 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

21.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.32 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.15 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

94.20 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal91.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

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 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.

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

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Litchi

Species

Cucurbita mixta

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Lychee with peel is 26.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Lychee 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 Lychee is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.