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 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
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
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
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
C. maxima
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.