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Pumpkin and Passionfruit


Passionfruit and Pumpkin


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties   
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension   

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization   

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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

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)   
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
23.40 g   
9

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
10.40 g   
1

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
11.20 g   
16

Protein
1.00 g   
25
2.20 g   
9

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.09   
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
64.00 mcg   
9

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.13 mg   
6

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
1.50 mg   
4

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
14.00 mcg   
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
30.00 mg   
28

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.02 mg   
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
0.70 mcg   
30

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.70 g   
10

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
348.00 mg   
13

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
1.60 mg   
8

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
28.00 mg   
2

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
12.00 mg   
29

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
29.00 mg   
6

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
68.00 mg   
3

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
Not Available   

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.09 mg   
25

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
1.00 mg   
37

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
410.00 mg   
3

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
72.93 g   
99+

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
97.00 kcal   
5

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
410.00 kcal   
5

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
110.00 kcal   
5

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
51.00 kcal   
29

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
330.00 kcal   
7

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
200.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Tropical   

Season
All seasons   
All seasons   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Purple, Yellow   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Fibrous   
Juicy   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sweet, Tart   

Origin
Mexico   
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay   

Grows on
Vines   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Sandy loam   

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Frost free, 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.
  
  • Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
  • More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
  • Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Brazil   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Brazil   

Top Exporter
China   
Ecuador   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Passiflora edulis   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Passifloraceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Passiflora   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
P. edulis   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Passion Flower   

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Passionfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Passionfruit with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Passionfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Passionfruit is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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