Pumpkin and Peach
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, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Eye care
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction
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, 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+
9.54 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.50 g
31
Sugar
2.76 g
99+
8.39 g
32
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.91 g
29
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg
1
16.00 mcg
23
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg
8
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.81 mg
12
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
13
0.15 mg
40
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
28
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
6.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg
20
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg
29
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
0.00 mg
32
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.25 g
31
Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg
14
190.00 mg
40
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.25 mg
40
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
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.13 mg
26
0.06 mg
40
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.68 mg
2
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg
10
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
84.00 mg
23
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
94.20 g
3
88.87 g
16
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.43 g
31
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal
38
39.00 kcal
32
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
239.00 kcal
35
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal
24
54.00 kcal
20
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal
32
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
375.00 kcal
3
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal
37
223.00 kcal
40
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Greece, Italy, Spain, 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 Peach
We might think that Pumpkin and Peach are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Peach Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Peach is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Peach with peel is 26.00 kcal and 39.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Peach 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 Peach is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Peach belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Peach belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
