Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Species
Cucurbita mixta
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Pumpkin and Pumpkin
We might think that Pumpkin and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Pumpkin with peel is 26.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Pumpkin is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.