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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
L. chinensis
Generic Group
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Soapberry
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.