Pumpkin and Nectarine

Difference Between Pumpkin and Nectarine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Nectarine with peel is 26.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.