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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, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, 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 g9.62 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.76 g8.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.76 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.22 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.20 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg61.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.04 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg216.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.11 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

21.00 mg4.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.32 mg0.08 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg12.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg30.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

94.20 g89.10 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal38.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal38.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus, Tropical

Season

All seasons
All seasons

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Succulent

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
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.
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

China
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima
Citrus maxima

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Citrus

Species

Cucurbita mixta
C. maxima

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Pumpkin and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Pomelo with peel is 26.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.