Pumpkin and Nectarine
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, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.50 g
99+
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.70 g
29
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
7.90 g
37
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
0.00 mg
32
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
21.00 mg
21
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.32 mg
8
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
94.20 g
3
87.60 g
24
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal
38
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
37
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm
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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Prunus persica
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Prunus
Species
Cucurbita mixta
P. persica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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.
