Pumpkin

Physalis

Pumpkin and Physalis

Pumpkin

Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Unknown

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.55-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Physalis

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

Physalis

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Physalis with peel is 26.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Physalis 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 Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.